https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com The AVoCADo GamesCast is a (roughly) bimonthly gaming podcast hosted by Merve and edited by The Kappa, two people who love video games a little too much. Join them and their Internet friends as they gush about their favourite games, dissect current events, revisit gaming history, speculate about future events, and make a lot of really stupid jokes. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:54:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ 122457675 The AVoCADo GamesCast is a (roughly) bimonthly gaming podcast hosted by Merve and edited by The Kappa, two people who love video games a little too much. Join them and their Internet friends as they gush about their favourite games, dissect current events, revisit gaming history, speculate about future events, and make a lot of really stupid jokes. Merve, The Kappa, and friends AVoCADo GamesCast yes AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocadoThe Avocado's Gaming Podcastfork.in.the.road@gmail.comMerve, The Kappa, and friends https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2026/04/28/episode-119-invisible-tom-hanks/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:54:06 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=1488 1488Merve In this thoroughly yassified episode, Merve and Bloomed Wings take on DLSS 5, modern TV tech, and Giovanni Ribisi's career. They also discuss Path of Mystery: A Brush with Death, The Spirit Lift, Mario Tennis Fever, and Pokémon Pokopia. [Recorded March 22, 2026] Podcast 119 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn this thoroughly yassified episode, Merve and Bloomed Wings take on DLSS 5, modern TV tech, and Giovanni Ribisi's career. They also discuss Path of Mystery: A Brush with Death, The Spirit Lift, Mario Tennis Fever, and Pokémon Pokopia. [Recorded March 22, 2026]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/episode-118-upgrading-your-jockstrap/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:24:03 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=1479 1479Merve Special guest Ben Ward, designer and writer on Earth Must Die, joins the gang to talk about the D.I.C.E. Awards, Bluepoint's closure, the Avatar franchise, and Bethesda games. We then interview Ben about the development and creative inspirations of Earth Must Die. [Recorded February 22, 2025] Podcast 118 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesSpecial guest Ben Ward, designer and writer on Earth Must Die, joins the gang to talk about the D.I.C.E. Awards, Bluepoint's closure, the Avatar franchise, and Bethesda games. We then interview Ben about the development and creative inspirations of Earth Must Die. [Recorded February 22, 2025]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2026/02/22/episode-117-the-capital-of-antarctica/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:28:03 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=1471 1471Merve In this episode, Merve and The Kappa discuss tabletop gaming, Big Hops, and search engines. They also review their predictions for 2025, make predictions for 2026, and get hyped for upcoming games. [Recorded January 25, 2025] Podcast 117 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn this episode, Merve and The Kappa discuss tabletop gaming, Big Hops, and search engines. They also review their predictions for 2025, make predictions for 2026, and get hyped for upcoming games. [Recorded January 25, 2025]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2026/01/27/episode-116-one-cheek-the-2025-year-end-gamescast/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:19:34 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=1457 1457Merve The gang discusses their favourite, least favourite, and most surprising games of 2025. [Recorded December 14, 2025] Podcast 116 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang discusses their favourite, least favourite, and most surprising games of 2025. [Recorded December 14, 2025]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2025/12/09/episode-115-motherflipper-those-are-auks/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:31:44 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=1445 1445Merve In this long-delayed and highly-anticipated quasi-Halloween episode, the gang discusses Electronic Arts going private, how to think about shōnen stories as an art critic, and the linguistic complexities of talking about Canada’s birds. [Recorded October 19, 2025] Podcast 115 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn this long-delayed and highly-anticipated quasi-Halloween episode, the gang discusses Electronic Arts going private, how to think about shōnen stories as an art critic, and the linguistic complexities of talking about Canada’s birds. [Recorded October 19, 2025]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2025/09/20/episode-114-a-tale-of-two-egmonts/ Sat, 20 Sep 2025 06:28:03 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=1429 1429Merve Merve and The Kappa have a wide-ranging discussion on Destiny 2 expansions, Donkey Kong Bananza, adult content and payment processors, and how the AI bubble is affecting the gaming industry. [Recorded August 3, 2025] Podcast 114 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesMerve and The Kappa have a wide-ranging discussion on Destiny 2 expansions, Donkey Kong Bananza, adult content and payment processors, and how the AI bubble is affecting the gaming industry. [Recorded August 3, 2025]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2025/08/03/episode-113-goons-per-second/ Sun, 03 Aug 2025 23:33:22 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=1415 1415Merve The gang gets together to talk about Summer Game Fest and the Nintendo Switch 2. Shout out to Rollin Bishop! [Recorded June 22, 2025] Podcast 113 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang gets together to talk about Summer Game Fest and the Nintendo Switch 2. Shout out to Rollin Bishop! [Recorded June 22, 2025]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2025/06/22/episode-112-its-never-dantes-inferno/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 02:53:47 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=1375 1375Merve Merve and The Kappa discuss the Borderlands pricing controversy and the Marathon plagiarism situation. They also talk about Many Nights a Whisper, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Back 4 Blood, Doom: The Dark Ages, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Civilization VII, Urban Myth Dissolution Center, and much more. [Recorded May 25, 2025] Podcast 112 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesMerve and The Kappa discuss the Borderlands pricing controversy and the Marathon plagiarism situation. They also talk about Many Nights a Whisper, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Back 4 Blood, Doom: The Dark Ages, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Civilization VII, Urban Myth Dissolution Center, and much more. [Recorded May 25, 2025]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2025/04/21/episode-111-cheetahs-and-the-last-berserker/ Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:58:38 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=1347 1347Merve Merve and The Kappa are once again bad at remembering video game titles. In this episode, they cover recent troubles at GameStop, the Nintendo Switch 2 presentation, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and more. [Recorded April 6, 2025] Podcast 111 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesMerve and The Kappa are once again bad at remembering video game titles. In this episode, they cover recent troubles at GameStop, the Nintendo Switch 2 presentation, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and more. [Recorded April 6, 2025]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2025/03/30/episode-110-bill-santa-fe-world-explorer/ Sun, 30 Mar 2025 22:06:14 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=1336 1336Merve Merve and The Kappa have been playing some big RPGs and open-world games, and they take some time to talk about them. After that, the two of them tackle the ethics of stories about vigilantes, go on a controversial rant about games award shows, and ponder Peter Molyneux's career. Finally, they do a two-hour spoilercast on recent immersive sim Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. [Recorded February 23, 2025] Podcast 110 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesMerve and The Kappa have been playing some big RPGs and open-world games, and they take some time to talk about them. After that, the two of them tackle the ethics of stories about vigilantes, go on a controversial rant about games award shows, and ponder Peter Molyneux's career. Finally, they do a two-hour spoilercast on recent immersive sim Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. [Recorded February 23, 2025]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2025/02/22/episode-109-rage-against-the-reducible-fraction/ Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:39:51 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=1317 1317Merve The gang reviews their 2024 predictions and makes predictions for 2025. [Recorded January 18, 2025] Podcast 109 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang reviews their 2024 predictions and makes predictions for 2025. [Recorded January 18, 2025]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2025/02/04/episode-108-catgirls-for-hire-the-2024-year-end-gamescast/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:24:41 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=1307 1307Merve The gang reviews 2024 in gaming and discusses their favourite, least favourite, and most surprising games of the year. [Recorded December 29, 2024] Podcast 108 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang reviews 2024 in gaming and discusses their favourite, least favourite, and most surprising games of the year. [Recorded December 29, 2024]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2024/12/15/episode-107-top-shortage/ Sun, 15 Dec 2024 08:29:57 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=1282 1282Merve The gang discusses the RPGs of 2024. [Recorded November 24, 2024] Podcast 107 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang discusses the RPGs of 2024. [Recorded November 24, 2024]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2024/12/04/episode-106-douglas-dewey/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 03:00:44 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=1271 1271Merve Halloween in December? It's likelier than you think! In this episode, Merve and The Kappa discuss diabolical games, North American tourism, and their gaming hells. [Recorded October 13, 2024] Podcast 106 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesHalloween in December? It's likelier than you think! In this episode, Merve and The Kappa discuss diabolical games, North American tourism, and their gaming hells. [Recorded October 13, 2024]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2024/11/11/episode-105-the-dingo-steak-dangle/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:39:28 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=1251 1251Merve The gang discusses Skyrim modding, what's going on at Annapurna Interactive, the PS5 Pro, and the state of live service games in 2024. [Recorded September 14, 2024] Podcast 105 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang discusses Skyrim modding, what's going on at Annapurna Interactive, the PS5 Pro, and the state of live service games in 2024. [Recorded September 14, 2024]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2024/09/30/episode-104-from-the-ncaa-to-the-un/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:03:00 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=1229 1229Merve Merve and The Kappa discuss Diablo IV, Clickolding, Krafton's acquisition of Tango Gameworks, Bungie layoffs, the closure of Game Informer, and why you might be better off not playing football in a football video game. [Recorded August 13, 2024] Podcast 104 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesMerve and The Kappa discuss Diablo IV, Clickolding, Krafton's acquisition of Tango Gameworks, Bungie layoffs, the closure of Game Informer, and why you might be better off not playing football in a football video game. [Recorded August 13, 2024]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2024/08/14/episode-103-voluntary-isekai/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 01:32:16 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=1208 1208Merve The gang shares their favourite "7/10" games, chats about unionization, and gets trapped once again talking about Kingdom Hearts. [Recorded July 21, 2024] Podcast 103 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang shares their favourite "7/10" games, chats about unionization, and gets trapped once again talking about Kingdom Hearts. [Recorded July 21, 2024]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2024/07/08/episode-102-wet-dads/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 04:35:13 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=1105 1105Merve The gang discusses Summer Game Fest 2024, learns all about the dairy industry, and pops a mountain of throat lozenges. [Recorded June 16, 2024] Podcast 102 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang discusses Summer Game Fest 2024, learns all about the dairy industry, and pops a mountain of throat lozenges. [Recorded June 16, 2024]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2024/06/03/episode-101-the-papier-mache-computer/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:15:31 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=1034 1034Merve In this episode: Amazon Prime's Fallout; the Prytania Media disaster; worrying industry statistics; Children of the Sun; Princess Peach: Showtime!; Dragon's Dogma 2; and, eight years late to the party, ReCore. [Recorded April 21, 2024] Podcast 101 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn this episode: Amazon Prime's Fallout; the Prytania Media disaster; worrying industry statistics; Children of the Sun; Princess Peach: Showtime!; Dragon's Dogma 2; and, eight years late to the party, ReCore. [Recorded April 21, 2024]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2024/05/11/episode-100-fully-losing-the-game-in-the-coolest-way-possible/ Sat, 11 May 2024 04:26:53 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=958 958Merve 100 FREAKIN' EPISODES! The gang marks the century milestone by reflecting on the podcast so far and opening the mailbag to answer listener questions [Recorded March 17, 2024] Podcast 100 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yes100 FREAKIN' EPISODES! The gang marks the century milestone by reflecting on the podcast so far and opening the mailbag to answer listener questions [Recorded March 17, 2024]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2024/02/14/episode-99-the-ribisi-spectrum/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 07:49:26 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=873 873Merve The gang predicts what's going to happen in 2024. Is this the year of the Ribinaissance? The GamesCasters certainly seem to think so. Elsewhere, the gang talks about AGDQ 2024, shares their most anticipated titles of the year, and questions the use of spreadsheets, much to Merve's chagrin. [Recorded January 20, 2024] Podcast 99 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang predicts what's going to happen in 2024. Is this the year of the Ribinaissance? The GamesCasters certainly seem to think so. Elsewhere, the gang talks about AGDQ 2024, shares their most anticipated titles of the year, and questions the use of spreadsheets, much to Merve's chagrin. [Recorded January 20, 2024]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2024/01/16/episode-98-the-phantom-burp-the-2023-year-end-gamescast/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 03:49:41 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=861 861Merve The gang reviews the 2023 Game Awards and discusses industry layoffs. They then chat about their favourite, least favourite, and most surprising games of the year. This episode additionally features members of the community talking about their top 3 games of the year. [Recorded December 17, 2023] Podcast 98 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang reviews the 2023 Game Awards and discusses industry layoffs. They then chat about their favourite, least favourite, and most surprising games of the year. This episode additionally features members of the community talking about their top 3 games of the year. [Recorded December 17, 2023]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2023/12/18/episode-97-i-know-that-person-from-the-internet/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:13:03 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=849 849Merve Hop in a time machine to hear what the gang thought about The Game Awards 2023 before they aired. They also discuss some of what they've been playing lately and exchange some recommendations. [Recorded November 26, 2023] Podcast 97 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesHop in a time machine to hear what the gang thought about The Game Awards 2023 before they aired. They also discuss some of what they've been playing lately and exchange some recommendations. [Recorded November 26, 2023]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2023/11/28/episode-96-growling-at-hashiba/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:06:02 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=837 837Merve In the first half of this episode, the crew plumbs the depths of Moria, examines recent layoffs at Bungie in the broader context of the entertainment industry, and expresses disdain for harem manga protagonists. In the second half, they have a spoiler-ific roundtable about Starfield. [Recorded November 5, 2023] Podcast 96 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn the first half of this episode, the crew plumbs the depths of Moria, examines recent layoffs at Bungie in the broader context of the entertainment industry, and expresses disdain for harem manga protagonists. In the second half, they have a spoiler-ific roundtable about Starfield. [Recorded November 5, 2023]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2023/10/20/episode-95-cram-your-face-full-of-chunks/ Sat, 21 Oct 2023 03:22:12 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=823 823Merve Merve and The Kappa talk about the road ahead for Nintendo and Sony, Unity's fee restructuring debacle, and Bethesda's latest RPG, Starfield. [Recorded September 17, 2023] Podcast Header 95 merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesMerve and The Kappa talk about the road ahead for Nintendo and Sony, Unity's fee restructuring debacle, and Bethesda's latest RPG, Starfield. [Recorded September 17, 2023]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2023/09/24/episode-94-put-timothee-chalamet-on-a-barge/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 03:55:43 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=805 805Merve The gang chats about Game Boy nostalgia, Baldur's Gate 3 discourse, virtual trading card games, and a couple of recent indie gems. They also preview the remainder of 2023. [Recorded August 27, 2023] Podcast 94 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang chats about Game Boy nostalgia, Baldur's Gate 3 discourse, virtual trading card games, and a couple of recent indie gems. They also preview the remainder of 2023. [Recorded August 27, 2023]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2023/08/29/episode-93-the-norwegian-heavy-water-plant-sabotage/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 06:19:01 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=797 797Merve The gang discusses the degradation of the Internet and its implications for the games industry. Also on this episode: Viewfinder; Pikmin 4; weird mobile game ads; and much, much more. [Recorded July 28, 2023] Podcast 93 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang discusses the degradation of the Internet and its implications for the games industry. Also on this episode: Viewfinder; Pikmin 4; weird mobile game ads; and much, much more. [Recorded July 28, 2023]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2023/07/18/episode-92-the-dostoevsky-shooter/ Tue, 18 Jul 2023 04:53:14 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=788 788Merve Merve and The Kappa dissect Summer Game Fest 2023 in depth. [Recorded June 16, 2023] Podcast 92 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesMerve and The Kappa dissect Summer Game Fest 2023 in depth. [Recorded June 16, 2023]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2023/06/13/episode-91-the-redfall-of-the-sea/ Tue, 13 Jun 2023 05:00:34 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=769 769Merve The gang talks about broken PC ports, the UK CMA's ruling on the Microsoft/Activision merger, and what's going on in GTA V roleplaying. [Recorded May 14, 2023] Podcast 91 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang talks about broken PC ports, the UK CMA's ruling on the Microsoft/Activision merger, and what's going on in GTA V roleplaying. [Recorded May 14, 2023]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2023/03/22/episode-90-tsundere-writers/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 03:58:29 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=754 754Merve Baka! It's not like we want you to listen to this episode. But just in case you're really desperate and need to, you can hear us talking about the games that came out in the first couple of months of 2023. And if you want more, we also discussed where we want our favourite franchises to go next. But why would you want more, you weird creep? Only weirdos would want that much GamesCast. Are you saying you're a weirdo? [Recorded February 21, 2023] Podcast 90 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesBaka! It's not like we want you to listen to this episode. But just in case you're really desperate and need to, you can hear us talking about the games that came out in the first couple of months of 2023. And if you want more, we also discussed where we want our favourite franchises to go next. But why would you want more, you weird creep? Only weirdos would want that much GamesCast. Are you saying you're a weirdo? [Recorded February 21, 2023]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2023/02/20/episode-89-yeah-im-a-dirty-little-pig/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:26:49 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=745 745Merve Merve and The Kappa take a trip to the library to discuss Blacksad: Under the Skin, The Lord of the Rings Online, Arcane, and their predictions for 2023. [Recorded January 19, 2023] Podcast 89 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesMerve and The Kappa take a trip to the library to discuss Blacksad: Under the Skin, The Lord of the Rings Online, Arcane, and their predictions for 2023. [Recorded January 19, 2023]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2023/01/16/episode-88-the-ultracup-the-2022-year-end-gamescast/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 04:51:26 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=727 727Merve Merve and The Kappa run down the most important gaming news stories of year, proving how little they know about both medicine and soccer in the process. They also discuss their favourite, least favourite, and most surprising games of the year. This episode additionally features members of the Avocado community talking about their top three (or two) games of the year. [Recorded December 18, 2022] Podcast 88 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesMerve and The Kappa run down the most important gaming news stories of year, proving how little they know about both medicine and soccer in the process. They also discuss their favourite, least favourite, and most surprising games of the year. This episode additionally features members of the Avocado community talking about their top three (or two) games of the year. [Recorded December 18, 2022]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2022/12/08/episode-87-esther-was-alone/ Thu, 08 Dec 2022 05:06:03 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=713 713Merve It's not a crossover episode, but we do talk about a lot of different topics! Give this episode a listen to hear our thoughts on Pokémon leaks, Blizzard's business dealings, Volition being absorbed into Gearbox, the Game Awards 2022 nominees, and of course, a very special Project Sonic Watch 2022. [Recorded November 17, 2022] Podcast 87 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIt's not a crossover episode, but we do talk about a lot of different topics! Give this episode a listen to hear our thoughts on Pokémon leaks, Blizzard's business dealings, Volition being absorbed into Gearbox, the Game Awards 2022 nominees, and of course, a very special Project Sonic Watch 2022. [Recorded November 17, 2022]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2022/11/03/episode-86-the-mystery-of-the-rotoscoper/ Thu, 03 Nov 2022 19:04:05 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=702 702Merve In this year's annual Halloween episode, Merve and podcast newcomer Colonel Mustard chat about their favourite mystery games and what makes them tick... tick... tick... [Recorded September 24, 2022] Podcast 86 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn this year's annual Halloween episode, Merve and podcast newcomer Colonel Mustard chat about their favourite mystery games and what makes them tick... tick... tick... [Recorded September 24, 2022]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2022/09/07/episode-85-cuphead-434-or-in-which-a-party-of-stout-hearted-gentlepeople-discuss-the-finer-points-of-benign-stomach-acid/ Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:23:29 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=693 693Merve The gang discusses PowerWash Simulator, Hades, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and Silt. They then talk about guides, walkthroughs, and instruction manuals. [Recorded August 9, 2022] Podcast 85 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang discusses PowerWash Simulator, Hades, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and Silt. They then talk about guides, walkthroughs, and instruction manuals. [Recorded August 9, 2022]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2022/07/24/episode-84-im-am-gigli/ Mon, 25 Jul 2022 02:09:57 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=682 682Merve There were a lot of streamed promotional events about video games this summer! The gang is here to dissect all the Keigh-3 action and discuss the highlights, the lowlights, and the midlights of all those showcases. This episode also features the triumphant return of the Project Sonic Watch to the podcast. You can't keep the Blue Blur down! [Recorded June 21, 2022] Podcast 84 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThere were a lot of streamed promotional events about video games this summer! The gang is here to dissect all the Keigh-3 action and discuss the highlights, the lowlights, and the midlights of all those showcases. This episode also features the triumphant return of the Project Sonic Watch to the podcast. You can't keep the Blue Blur down! [Recorded June 21, 2022]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2022/06/14/episode-83-moose-milk/ Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:18:09 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=667 667Merve It's soapbox time! Merve and The Kappa deliver some piping hot takes on the PlayStation Plus revamp, Square Enix's recent business moves, discourse about diversity in games, video game trailers, the Entertainment Software Association, and dining in Canada. [Recorded May 22, 2022] Podcast 83 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIt's soapbox time! Merve and The Kappa deliver some piping hot takes on the PlayStation Plus revamp, Square Enix's recent business moves, discourse about diversity in games, video game trailers, the Entertainment Software Association, and dining in Canada. [Recorded May 22, 2022]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2022/04/28/episode-82-get-rekt-your-honour/ Thu, 28 Apr 2022 04:07:59 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=656 656Merve Tere sõbrad! We give a shout-out to our Estonian fan base before discussing the ups and downs of the Warhammer franchise, what makes the new Kirby game so much fun, and balance in multiplayer games. We then interview our very special guest, YouTuber and Twitch streamer MP, about his content creation career and the online video content ecosystem. [Recorded April 9, 2022] Podcast 82 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesTere sõbrad! We give a shout-out to our Estonian fan base before discussing the ups and downs of the Warhammer franchise, what makes the new Kirby game so much fun, and balance in multiplayer games. We then interview our very special guest, YouTuber and Twitch streamer MP, about his content creation career and the online video content ecosystem. [Recorded April 9, 2022]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2022/03/23/episode-81-temple-of-a-deadman/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 04:43:21 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=642 642Merve It's the MerveCast, chumps! Merve decides he's going to force all his friends to talk about exactly what he wants to talk about. It goes about exactly as well as you'd expect. The gang then talks about February's big gaming announcements, discusses some recent and not-so-recent video games that they've been playing, and brings back everyone's favourite segment: the trivia challenge! Will these plucky podcasters emerge triumphant in their quizzical quest, or will Merve force them to listen to another interminable rant about Digimon Con? You'll have to listen to find out! [Recorded February 27, 2022] Podcast 81 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIt's the MerveCast, chumps! Merve decides he's going to force all his friends to talk about exactly what he wants to talk about. It goes about exactly as well as you'd expect. The gang then talks about February's big gaming announcements, discusses some recent and not-so-recent video games that they've been playing, and brings back everyone's favourite segment: the trivia challenge! Will these plucky podcasters emerge triumphant in their quizzical quest, or will Merve force them to listen to another interminable rant about Digimon Con? You'll have to listen to find out! [Recorded February 27, 2022]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2022/02/13/episode-80-ms-paint-game-of-the-year/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 03:24:13 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=628 628Merve The gang makes predictions for the year ahead and talks about their most anticipated games of 2022. They also discuss coffee and doughnuts. [Recorded January 23, 2022] Podcast 80 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang makes predictions for the year ahead and talks about their most anticipated games of 2022. They also discuss coffee and doughnuts. [Recorded January 23, 2022]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2022/01/17/episode-79-speedrunning-the-greek-alphabet-the-2021-year-end-gamescast/ Tue, 18 Jan 2022 04:56:04 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=610 610Merve We discuss the 2021 Game Awards, 2021 gaming news and trends, and our favourite, least favourite, and most surprising games of 2021. [Recorded December 27, 2021] Podcast 79 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesWe discuss the 2021 Game Awards, 2021 gaming news and trends, and our favourite, least favourite, and most surprising games of 2021. [Recorded December 27, 2021]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2021/11/29/episode-78-luuke/ Tue, 30 Nov 2021 04:48:08 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=600 600Merve Merve and The Kappa discuss a very special speedrun. They then spend a couple of hours talking about the games they've played in 2021. [Recorded November 6, 2021] Podcast 78 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesMerve and The Kappa discuss a very special speedrun. They then spend a couple of hours talking about the games they've played in 2021. [Recorded November 6, 2021]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2021/09/10/episode-77-the-richard-garriott-appreciation-hour/ Sat, 11 Sep 2021 02:25:05 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=593 593Merve The gang discusses the works of Richard Garriott, the Steam Deck, and non-traditional sports games. [Recorded August 1, 2021] Podcast 77 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang discusses the works of Richard Garriott, the Steam Deck, and non-traditional sports games. [Recorded August 1, 2021]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2021/06/19/episode-76-the-blindfolded-knife-fight/ Sun, 20 Jun 2021 03:54:57 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=575 575Merve The Kappa takes over as host to discuss that games that eventually won us over. [Recorded June 6, 2021] Podcast 76 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe Kappa takes over as host to discuss that games that eventually won us over. [Recorded June 6, 2021]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2021/03/29/episode-75-hungry-moms/ Tue, 30 Mar 2021 03:31:18 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=557 557Merve The gang breaks down the Balan Wonderworld demo, discusses "gaming moods," and gets really caught up on gaming in space. [Recorded January 30, 2021] Podcast 75 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang breaks down the Balan Wonderworld demo, discusses "gaming moods," and gets really caught up on gaming in space. [Recorded January 30, 2021]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2021/02/22/episode-74-tales-of-vapourwave/ Tue, 23 Feb 2021 03:48:00 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=551 551Merve The gang looks forward to the rest of 2021 and tries to guess which games will make their release dates. [Recorded January 17, 2021] Podcast 74 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang looks forward to the rest of 2021 and tries to guess which games will make their release dates. [Recorded January 17, 2021]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2021/01/18/episode-73-the-gamescast-cinematic-universe-the-2020-year-end-gamescast/ Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:38:59 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=540 540Merve We run down 2020's gaming news and discuss our favourite, most disappointing, and most surprising video games of the year. [Recorded December 20, 2020] Podcast 73 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesWe run down 2020's gaming news and discuss our favourite, most disappointing, and most surprising video games of the year. [Recorded December 20, 2020]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2020/12/15/episode-72-the-ps5-speakeasy/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 18:07:16 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=532 532Merve Merve and The Kappa discuss the commercial performance of Marvel's Avengers and break down the games that most influenced them. [Recorded November 28, 2020] Podcast 72 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesMerve and The Kappa discuss the commercial performance of Marvel's Avengers and break down the games that most influenced them. [Recorded November 28, 2020]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2020/11/23/episode-71-the-clandestine-gamecube/ Mon, 23 Nov 2020 07:19:40 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=522 522Merve We sit down with podcast newcomer ThoughtsThoughtsThoughts to get her thoughts on Mass Effect and Kingdom Hearts. [Recorded November 8, 2020] Podcast 71 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesWe sit down with podcast newcomer ThoughtsThoughtsThoughts to get her thoughts on Mass Effect and Kingdom Hearts. [Recorded November 8, 2020]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2020/10/31/episode-71-diapers-recommended/ Sat, 31 Oct 2020 15:12:04 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=509 509Merve It's our fifth annual Halloween episode, where we attempt to discuss our worst software and hardware disasters. The spookiest thing about it is our inability to stay on topic! [Recorded October 17, 2020] Podcast 70 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIt's our fifth annual Halloween episode, where we attempt to discuss our worst software and hardware disasters. The spookiest thing about it is our inability to stay on topic! [Recorded October 17, 2020]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2020/10/20/episode-69-friend-juice/ Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:22:42 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=500 500Merve It's our first sequel episode! We have fun mashing together video games and discussing the results. We also discuss this year's most epic mashup: Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax. [Recorded September 26, 2020] Podcast 69 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIt's our first sequel episode! We have fun mashing together video games and discussing the results. We also discuss this year's most epic mashup: Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax. [Recorded September 26, 2020]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2020/09/09/episode-68-the-streamer-zoo/ Wed, 09 Sep 2020 23:54:12 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=493 493Merve We discuss streaming, conventions, the weird side of YouTube, and the highs and lows of the short-lived streaming platform Mixer, with the inside scoop from Admirax. [Recorded August 22, 2020] Podcast 68 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesWe discuss streaming, conventions, the weird side of YouTube, and the highs and lows of the short-lived streaming platform Mixer, with the inside scoop from Admirax. [Recorded August 22, 2020]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2020/08/22/episode-67-slender-yoshi/ Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:59:40 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=484 484Merve We talk about Grounded, Fire Emblem, Ghost of Tsushima, July's Ubisoft and Microsoft press conferences, and the Nintendo Gigaleak. [Recorded August 2, 2020] Podcast 67 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesWe talk about Grounded, Fire Emblem, Ghost of Tsushima, July's Ubisoft and Microsoft press conferences, and the Nintendo Gigaleak. [Recorded August 2, 2020]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2020/08/07/episode-66-japanese-games-released-in-2019-about-murder-victims-with-their-eyes-gouged-out-and-protagonists-voiced-by-greg-chun-in-the-english-dub/ Sat, 08 Aug 2020 01:48:04 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=477 477Merve We discuss some games you might have missed this year and last. We also talk about pop-punk and bad art. (Some might consider the "and bad art" superfluous.) [Recorded July 11, 2020] Podcast 66 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesWe discuss some games you might have missed this year and last. We also talk about pop-punk and bad art. (Some might consider the "and bad art" superfluous.) [Recorded July 11, 2020]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2020/07/14/episode-65-in-light-of-recent-events/ Tue, 14 Jul 2020 06:47:22 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=472 472Merve We discuss recent allegations of abuse and misconduct in the games industry. We also talk about some of this summer's E3 replacement streams. (Listener discretion advised.) [Recorded June 27, 2020] Podcast 65 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesWe discuss recent allegations of abuse and misconduct in the games industry. We also talk about some of this summer's E3 replacement streams. (Listener discretion advised.) [Recorded June 27, 2020]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2020/06/20/episode-64-really-complicated-holes/ Sat, 20 Jun 2020 02:04:07 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=465 465Merve Merve and The Kappa talk about what they've been playing lately, how they put a podcast together, their taste in games, and where they think the industry is heading. [Recorded May 31, 2020] Podcast 64 header merve3 Quantum League Review fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesMerve and The Kappa talk about what they've been playing lately, how they put a podcast together, their taste in games, and where they think the industry is heading. [Recorded May 31, 2020]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2020/05/29/episode-63-machenid-blygun-julio/ Fri, 29 May 2020 01:53:48 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=462 462Merve The gang discusses video game crossovers. [Recorded May 3, 2020] Podcast 63 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang discusses video game crossovers. [Recorded May 3, 2020]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2020/04/26/episode-62-tournament-arc/ Sun, 26 Apr 2020 21:32:03 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=455 455Merve It's time for a showdown! In this episode, we take a look back at The Avocado's favourite games of 2019 and pit them against each other in a tournament to determine the objectively* greatest video game of 2019. (*Objectivity not guaranteed.) [Recorded April 12, 2020] Podcast 62 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIt's time for a showdown! In this episode, we take a look back at The Avocado's favourite games of 2019 and pit them against each other in a tournament to determine the objectively* greatest video game of 2019. (*Objectivity not guaranteed.) [Recorded April 12, 2020]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2020/04/06/episode-61-how-to-get-started-with-gaming/ Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:49:22 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=448 448Merve In our 61st episode, we provide a guide for newcomers to gaming: what to buy; where to get it; how to set it up; and most importantly, how to play it. We also have some advice for people who are returning to the hobby after a few years away. [Recorded April 1, 2020] Podcast 61 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn our 61st episode, we provide a guide for newcomers to gaming: what to buy; where to get it; how to set it up; and most importantly, how to play it. We also have some advice for people who are returning to the hobby after a few years away. [Recorded April 1, 2020]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2020/03/30/episode-60-a-developer-interview/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 21:01:20 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=445 445Merve We discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the games industry. We also interview a very special guest: Scott LaGrasta, a gameplay programmer at Massive Entertainment. [Recorded March 21, 2020] Podcast 60 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesWe discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the games industry. We also interview a very special guest: Scott LaGrasta, a gameplay programmer at Massive Entertainment. [Recorded March 21, 2020]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2020/03/10/episode-59-the-one-where-they-talk-about-disney-world-for-three-hours/ Tue, 10 Mar 2020 07:07:34 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=439 439Merve The gang reminisces about visiting Walt Disney World, speculates about Epic Universe, and discusses their favourite park simulators. [Recorded February 22, 2020] Podcast 59 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang reminisces about visiting Walt Disney World, speculates about Epic Universe, and discusses their favourite park simulators. [Recorded February 22, 2020]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2020/02/18/episode-58-the-affluenza-mod/ Tue, 18 Feb 2020 07:18:15 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=433 433Merve You sent in questions, and we answered them! Tune in for the AVoCADo GamesCast's first-ever Q&A session. [Recorded February 9, 2020] Podcast 58 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesYou sent in questions, and we answered them! Tune in for the AVoCADo GamesCast's first-ever Q&A session. [Recorded February 9, 2020]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2020/01/27/episode-57-walking-unsimulators/ Mon, 27 Jan 2020 03:09:58 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=420 420Merve The gang discusses what they played over the holidays, Walt Disney World, AGDQ 2020, the most influential games of the twenty-teens, and predictions for the year and decade ahead. [Recorded January 12, 2020] Podcast 57 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang discusses what they played over the holidays, Walt Disney World, AGDQ 2020, the most influential games of the twenty-teens, and predictions for the year and decade ahead. [Recorded January 12, 2020]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2019/12/28/episode-56-body-by-taco-bell-the-2019-year-end-gamescast/ Sat, 28 Dec 2019 09:12:29 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=408 408Merve We run down the year's gaming news and share our favourite, least favourite, and most surprising games of 2019. [Recorded December 5, 8, 15, 16, and 22, 2019] Podcast 56 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesWe run down the year's gaming news and share our favourite, least favourite, and most surprising games of 2019. [Recorded December 5, 8, 15, 16, and 22, 2019]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2019/11/24/episode-55-fifteen-vegas-hotels-stacked-on-top-of-each-other/ Sun, 24 Nov 2019 01:14:46 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=395 395Merve In this episode, the gang give their thoughts on how video games depict war and rehash their feelings on Mass Effect 3. [Recorded November 9, 2019] Podcast 55 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn this episode, the gang give their thoughts on how video games depict war and rehash their feelings on Mass Effect 3. [Recorded November 9, 2019]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2019/10/31/episode-54-clash-of-clams/ Thu, 31 Oct 2019 06:51:46 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=379 379Merve It's time for the annual Halloween episode! This year, the gang is discussing alternate realities... [Recorded October 12, 2019] Podcast 54 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIt's time for the annual Halloween episode! This year, the gang is discussing alternate realities... [Recorded October 12, 2019]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2019/09/22/episode-53-i-could-have-mined-bitcoin/ Sun, 22 Sep 2019 03:23:02 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=368 368Merve In this episode, the gang discusses the recent Nintendo Direct, classic gaming experiences, and what it's like to be late to the party. [Recorded September 7, 2019] Podcast 53 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn this episode, the gang discusses the recent Nintendo Direct, classic gaming experiences, and what it's like to be late to the party. [Recorded September 7, 2019]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2019/08/19/episode-52-assassin-grandmas/ Mon, 19 Aug 2019 05:57:14 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=354 354Merve In this episode, the gang discusses GTA clones (or Driver 2 clones, if you want to be pedantic) and floats some suggestions for superhero games. [Recorded August 4, 2019] Podcast 52 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn this episode, the gang discusses GTA clones (or Driver 2 clones, if you want to be pedantic) and floats some suggestions for superhero games. [Recorded August 4, 2019]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2019/07/16/episode-51-whales/ Tue, 16 Jul 2019 09:50:10 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=348 348Merve This was a mistake. [Recorded July 6, 2019] Podcast 51 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThis was a mistake. [Recorded July 6, 2019]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2019/06/30/episode-50-the-perfect-ouya/ Sun, 30 Jun 2019 03:56:43 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=340 340Merve We check in with recent developments at Riot Games before spending a lot of time talking about E3 2019. [Recorded June 15, 2019] Podcast 50 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesWe check in with recent developments at Riot Games before spending a lot of time talking about E3 2019. [Recorded June 15, 2019]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2019/06/11/episode-49-tom-clancys-avengers/ Tue, 11 Jun 2019 08:16:30 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=329 329Merve First, we discuss recent controversies at Gearbox, Epic, and Riot. Then, we preview E3 2019. (If you're listening to this after the pre-E3 conferences, think of it as a sort of time capsule.) [Recorded June 2 2019] Podcast 49 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesFirst, we discuss recent controversies at Gearbox, Epic, and Riot. Then, we preview E3 2019. (If you're listening to this after the pre-E3 conferences, think of it as a sort of time capsule.) [Recorded June 2 2019]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2019/05/27/episode-48-welcome-to-our-anime-podcast/ Mon, 27 May 2019 07:25:42 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=319 319Merve In this episode, we cover Scientology, Detective Pikachu, the upcoming Sonic movie, difficult co-op games, old fighting games that no one remembers, magic in games, good supernatural and romance anime, cool narrative framing devices, and horny character designs. [Recorded May 11, 2019] Podcast 48 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn this episode, we cover Scientology, Detective Pikachu, the upcoming Sonic movie, difficult co-op games, old fighting games that no one remembers, magic in games, good supernatural and romance anime, cool narrative framing devices, and horny character designs. [Recorded May 11, 2019]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2019/04/22/episode-47-it-turns-out-we-dont-live-in-a-society/ Mon, 22 Apr 2019 08:01:34 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=316 316Merve In our 47th episode, we dissect the less savoury parts of gamer culture and talk about challenge and difficulty in video games. [Recorded April 14, 2019] Podcast 47 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn our 47th episode, we dissect the less savoury parts of gamer culture and talk about challenge and difficulty in video games. [Recorded April 14, 2019]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2019/04/10/episode-46-ludic-combinatorics/ Wed, 10 Apr 2019 06:20:40 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=311 311Merve The gang dissects the Stadia reveal, talks about Nindies, and takes influencers to task. [Recorded March 23, 2019] Podcast 46 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang dissects the Stadia reveal, talks about Nindies, and takes influencers to task. [Recorded March 23, 2019]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2019/03/08/episode-45-hillys-hengsha/ Fri, 08 Mar 2019 08:28:13 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=306 306Merve In this fun-filled episode, we talk about Disney parks, dangerous winter sports, Nintendo news, and the game worlds we most want to explore. [Recorded February 24, 2019] Podcast 45 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn this fun-filled episode, we talk about Disney parks, dangerous winter sports, Nintendo news, and the game worlds we most want to explore. [Recorded February 24, 2019]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2019/02/17/episode-44-danthem/ Sun, 17 Feb 2019 08:04:24 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=298 298Merve We talk about Pikuniku, the Resident Evil 2 remake, Anthem, Kingdom Hearts, and much, much more in this episode. Also, Merve tries to end things early, but his friends force him to talk for another 45 minutes. [Recorded February 3, 2019] Podcast 44 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesWe talk about Pikuniku, the Resident Evil 2 remake, Anthem, Kingdom Hearts, and much, much more in this episode. Also, Merve tries to end things early, but his friends force him to talk for another 45 minutes. [Recorded February 3, 2019]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2019/01/24/episode-43-one-shaft-four-prongs-all-party/ Thu, 24 Jan 2019 09:35:14 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=291 291Merve There's a lot of ground to cover in the first GamesCast recorded in 2019. First, the gang discusses what they played over the holidays. Then, they move on to talk about AGDQ 2019, the Bungie/Activision split, and the upcoming Sonic film. Finally, they run down their predictions for the year ahead. [Recorded January 12, 2019] Podcast 43 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThere's a lot of ground to cover in the first GamesCast recorded in 2019. First, the gang discusses what they played over the holidays. Then, they move on to talk about AGDQ 2019, the Bungie/Activision split, and the upcoming Sonic film. Finally, they run down their predictions for the year ahead. [Recorded January 12, 2019]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2019/01/02/276/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 10:25:41 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=276 276Merve The gang runs down the year's gaming news, discusses their favourite and least favourite games of the year, and spends way too much time talking about butts. We also bring on three members of the Avocado community to talk about their favourite games of the year, including some sort of bizarre cyborg. (No, your headphones aren't broken.) [Recorded December 16, 2018] Podcast 42 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang runs down the year's gaming news, discusses their favourite and least favourite games of the year, and spends way too much time talking about butts. We also bring on three members of the Avocado community to talk about their favourite games of the year, including some sort of bizarre cyborg. (No, your headphones aren't broken.) [Recorded December 16, 2018]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2018/12/03/episode-41-pressure-cooker-cloaca/ Mon, 03 Dec 2018 10:37:14 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=269 269Merve The gang tries to discuss games and series that redeemed themselves after shaky starts, but fails miserably and instead talks about Canadian history, cryptocurrency, and Birdo. [Recorded November 25, 2018] Podcast 41 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang tries to discuss games and series that redeemed themselves after shaky starts, but fails miserably and instead talks about Canadian history, cryptocurrency, and Birdo. [Recorded November 25, 2018]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2018/11/17/episode-40-halloween-never-ends/ Sat, 17 Nov 2018 11:36:00 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=263 263Merve In this very belated Halloween episode, the gang discusses apple pie, PAX West, and recent woes at Telltale and Rockstar. [Recorded October 27, 2018] Podcast 40 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn this very belated Halloween episode, the gang discusses apple pie, PAX West, and recent woes at Telltale and Rockstar. [Recorded October 27, 2018]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2018/09/25/episode-39-postmodern-plagiarism/ Tue, 25 Sep 2018 05:28:46 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=254 254Merve The gang discusses some recent video game news, including the IGN plagiarism scandal, Nintendo's legal maneuvers, Mighty No. 9's porting woes, and Ninja's controversial streaming decisions. [Recorded August 18, 2018] Podcast 39 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang discusses some recent video game news, including the IGN plagiarism scandal, Nintendo's legal maneuvers, Mighty No. 9's porting woes, and Ninja's controversial streaming decisions. [Recorded August 18, 2018]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2018/08/15/episode-38-geezer-suit-geralt/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 07:44:34 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=252 252Merve The gang discusses video game hype cycles, Mushroom Kingdom logic, Geralt of Rivia and other white dudes, Super Smash Bros., and much, much more. [Recorded July 7, 2018] Podcast 38 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang discusses video game hype cycles, Mushroom Kingdom logic, Geralt of Rivia and other white dudes, Super Smash Bros., and much, much more. [Recorded July 7, 2018]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2018/07/14/episode-37-kojimas-walking-simulator/ Sat, 14 Jul 2018 21:13:16 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=247 247Merve The gang impersonates some semi-famous people and then chats about E3 2018. [Recorded June 17, 2018] Podcast 37 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang impersonates some semi-famous people and then chats about E3 2018. [Recorded June 17, 2018]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2018/06/08/241/ Fri, 08 Jun 2018 04:26:30 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=241 241Merve The gang discusses Valve's recent controversies, celebrates Swery's Kickstarter success, and previews E3 2018 in this jam-packed episode. [Recorded May 26, 2018] Podcast 36 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang discusses Valve's recent controversies, celebrates Swery's Kickstarter success, and previews E3 2018 in this jam-packed episode. [Recorded May 26, 2018]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2018/04/21/episode-35-an-invitation-to-cheat/ Sat, 21 Apr 2018 20:29:51 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=238 238Merve The gang discusses racing, family gaming, online toxicity, gaming habits, and why you should totally cheat at single-player games. [Recorded April 8, 2018] Podcast 35 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang discusses racing, family gaming, online toxicity, gaming habits, and why you should totally cheat at single-player games. [Recorded April 8, 2018]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2018/03/28/episode-34-the-video-game-olympics/ Wed, 28 Mar 2018 07:52:10 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=233 233Merve The gang discusses the recent Nintendo Direct, speculates about Super Smash Bros., and puts video game characters through their paces by subjecting them to various trials and tribulations. [Recorded March 11, 2018] Podcast 34 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang discusses the recent Nintendo Direct, speculates about Super Smash Bros., and puts video game characters through their paces by subjecting them to various trials and tribulations. [Recorded March 11, 2018]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2018/03/02/episode-33-battle-condom-anime/ Fri, 02 Mar 2018 10:28:14 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=230 230Merve The gang tackles the tricky subject of RPG combat. [Recorded February 18, 2018] Podcast 33 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang tackles the tricky subject of RPG combat. [Recorded February 18, 2018]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2018/02/09/episode-32-the-aussiecast/ Fri, 09 Feb 2018 10:34:56 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=223 223Merve In our first podcast recorded in 2018, we make predictions for what will happen in the games industry later in the year and then run down our most anticipated games of 2018. [Recorded January 20, 2018] Podcast 32 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn our first podcast recorded in 2018, we make predictions for what will happen in the games industry later in the year and then run down our most anticipated games of 2018. [Recorded January 20, 2018]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2018/01/22/episode-31-2017-year-in-review-community-extravaganza/ Mon, 22 Jan 2018 09:55:13 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=219 219Merve We take a look back on 2017 in gaming. First, we run down the year's biggest news stories. Then, we survey members of the community about their favourite games of the year. And finally, we discuss the most disappointing and most surprising games of the year. [Recorded December 8, 9, and 20, 2017] Podcast 31 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesWe take a look back on 2017 in gaming. First, we run down the year's biggest news stories. Then, we survey members of the community about their favourite games of the year. And finally, we discuss the most disappointing and most surprising games of the year. [Recorded December 8, 9, and 20, 2017]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2017/12/26/episode-30-bungie-jumping-with-the-wizard-from-the-moon/ Tue, 26 Dec 2017 23:29:58 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=212 212Merve Join us for a deep dive on the Halo and Destiny series. [Recorded December 3, 2017] Podcast 30 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesJoin us for a deep dive on the Halo and Destiny series. [Recorded December 3, 2017]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2017/11/30/episode-29-a-polite-carjacking/ Thu, 30 Nov 2017 09:13:42 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=207 207Merve The gang has nothing but effusive praise for Sonic the Hedgehog before delving into a discussion about the relationship between video games and other entertainment media. [Recorded November 11, 2017] Podcast 29 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang has nothing but effusive praise for Sonic the Hedgehog before delving into a discussion about the relationship between video games and other entertainment media. [Recorded November 11, 2017]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2017/11/01/episode-28-hallowean/ Wed, 01 Nov 2017 03:57:42 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=201 201Merve In this spooky Halloween episode, Wolfman Jew makes his triumphant return to the podcast to discuss Electronic Arts' development troubles and outsider art. [Recorded October 25, 2017] Podcast 28 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn this spooky Halloween episode, Wolfman Jew makes his triumphant return to the podcast to discuss Electronic Arts' development troubles and outsider art. [Recorded October 25, 2017]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2017/10/15/episode-27-kaizovania/ Sun, 15 Oct 2017 21:19:24 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=194 194Merve In this episode, the gang discusses the difficulty of classic games, the games their parents used to play, and their favourite and least favourite levels in games. [Recorded October 7, 2017] Podcast 27 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn this episode, the gang discusses the difficulty of classic games, the games their parents used to play, and their favourite and least favourite levels in games. [Recorded October 7, 2017]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2017/09/24/episode-26-space-off/ Sun, 24 Sep 2017 08:41:18 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=188 188Merve The gang discusses fighting game rosters, complains about the length of JRPGs, and tries to fix some flawed games. [Recorded September 16, 2017] Podcast 26 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang discusses fighting game rosters, complains about the length of JRPGs, and tries to fix some flawed games. [Recorded September 16, 2017]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2017/09/10/episode-25-we-sold-out/ Sun, 10 Sep 2017 04:32:05 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=185 185Merve The gang runs down the summer's gaming news and chats about Sonic Mania, the Nintendo Switch, Valve's problems, and the YouTube Adpocalypse. Not sponsored by Dollar Shave Club or Randy Pitchford. [Recorded August 27, 2017] Podcast 25 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang runs down the summer's gaming news and chats about Sonic Mania, the Nintendo Switch, Valve's problems, and the YouTube Adpocalypse. Not sponsored by Dollar Shave Club or Randy Pitchford. [Recorded August 27, 2017]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2017/08/14/episode-24-dont-praise-scrappy/ Mon, 14 Aug 2017 23:10:37 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=179 179Merve In this grab bag of an episode, the gang chats about this year's gaming trends, goes on a tangent about animated films, discusses critically-acclaimed video games, and runs down their favourite video game soundtracks. [Recorded July 1st, 2017] Podcast 24 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn this grab bag of an episode, the gang chats about this year's gaming trends, goes on a tangent about animated films, discusses critically-acclaimed video games, and runs down their favourite video game soundtracks. [Recorded July 1st, 2017]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2017/07/18/episode-23-steve-the-killer-goomba/ Tue, 18 Jul 2017 03:03:20 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=176 176Merve The gang chats about E3 2017. [Recorded June 17th, 2017] Podcast 23 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe gang chats about E3 2017. [Recorded June 17th, 2017]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2017/06/02/170/ Fri, 02 Jun 2017 01:02:01 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=170 170Merve In this episode, the gang speculates about E3 2017 and discusses video game violence. [Recorded May 6th, 2017] Podcast 22 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn this episode, the gang speculates about E3 2017 and discusses video game violence. [Recorded May 6th, 2017]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2017/05/09/episode-21-the-miltank-mating-mystery/ Tue, 09 May 2017 07:42:55 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=164 164Merve Break out the coconuts; the AVoCADo GamesCast is travelling to a deserted island to debate which games they should have brought along! [Recorded April 23rd, 2017] Podcast 21 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesBreak out the coconuts; the AVoCADo GamesCast is travelling to a deserted island to debate which games they should have brought along! [Recorded April 23rd, 2017]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2017/04/23/episode-20-a2-brute/ Sun, 23 Apr 2017 21:14:52 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=158 158Merve Join the AVoCADo GamesCast crew for a roundtable discussion on recent action RPG NieR:Automata. Blindfolds not included. (Alternate titles for this episode included "2B or Not 2B," "Dressed to the 9S," and "Beverly Hills, 9S21O.") [Recorded April 8th, 2017] Podcast 20 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesJoin the AVoCADo GamesCast crew for a roundtable discussion on recent action RPG NieR:Automata. Blindfolds not included. (Alternate titles for this episode included "2B or Not 2B," "Dressed to the 9S," and "Beverly Hills, 9S21O.") [Recorded April 8th, 2017]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2017/04/10/episode-19-evil-twins/ Mon, 10 Apr 2017 02:05:40 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=155 155Merve In this episode, we take a look at 2017 so far in gaming and test our knowledge of this year's games. [Recorded March 26th, 2017] Podcast 19 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn this episode, we take a look at 2017 so far in gaming and test our knowledge of this year's games. [Recorded March 26th, 2017]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2017/03/27/episode-18-our-favourite-podcast-on-the-citadel/ Mon, 27 Mar 2017 03:11:17 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=149 149Merve Join us for a deep-dive on the Mass Effect series, where we reminisce about our most memorable moments of the original trilogy and look ahead to Mass Effect: Andromeda. [Recorded March 11th, 2017] Podcast 18 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesJoin us for a deep-dive on the Mass Effect series, where we reminisce about our most memorable moments of the original trilogy and look ahead to Mass Effect: Andromeda. [Recorded March 11th, 2017]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2017/03/10/episode-17-the-james-cameron-submersible/ Fri, 10 Mar 2017 23:34:33 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=126 126Merve In this episode, we discuss anime dubs, 4K televisions, and supercomputing clusters... and we also talk about video games, I guess? [Recorded February 26th, 2017] Podcast 17 header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn this episode, we discuss anime dubs, 4K televisions, and supercomputing clusters... and we also talk about video games, I guess? [Recorded February 26th, 2017]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2017/02/25/episode-16-you-make-mr-pants-now/ Sat, 25 Feb 2017 18:53:29 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=119 119Merve In this episode, we discuss bringing back old franchises and explain why Duke Nukem should just remain in the vault. [Recorded February 11th, 2017] podcast-16 merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn this episode, we discuss bringing back old franchises and explain why Duke Nukem should just remain in the vault. [Recorded February 11th, 2017]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2017/02/11/episode-15-full-disclosure/ Sat, 11 Feb 2017 00:48:15 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=114 114Merve In this episode, we celebrate obscurity and discuss some hidden gems that you might not have heard of. [Recorded January 29th, 2017] podcast-15-header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn this episode, we celebrate obscurity and discuss some hidden gems that you might not have heard of. [Recorded January 29th, 2017]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2017/01/24/episode-14-out-with-a-bang/ Tue, 24 Jan 2017 06:40:29 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/?p=103 103Merve In this episode, we dissect the Nintendo Switch presentation and take a look at the year ahead in gaming. [Recorded January 13th, 2017] podcast-14 merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn this episode, we dissect the Nintendo Switch presentation and take a look at the year ahead in gaming. [Recorded January 13th, 2017]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/12/29/in-this-marathon-of-an-episode-we-look-back-on/ Thu, 29 Dec 2016 01:45:36 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/12/29/in-this-marathon-of-an-episode-we-look-back-on 13482 17Merve In this marathon of an episode, we look back on the year that was in gaming. We also talk about our favourite games of the year. [Recorded December 16th, 2016] 0931bfd8562f8c7dd626fa15809566548e6ef8f4a37796da7272f287115d7d2f merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn this marathon of an episode, we look back on the year that was in gaming. We also talk about our favourite games of the year. [Recorded December 16th, 2016]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/12/15/in-this-episode-we-talk-all-about-pokemon-what/ Thu, 15 Dec 2016 21:58:20 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/12/15/in-this-episode-we-talk-all-about-pokemon-what 6010 20Merve In this episode, we talk all about Pokémon: what got us into the franchise; the latest games in the series, Sun and Moon; and where the franchise goes from here. [Recorded December 4, 2016] podcast-12 merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesIn this episode, we talk all about Pokémon: what got us into the franchise; the latest games in the series, Sun and Moon; and where the franchise goes from here. [Recorded December 4, 2016]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/12/04/prepare-for-a-history-lesson-this-is-the/ Sun, 04 Dec 2016 19:17:08 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/12/04/prepare-for-a-history-lesson-this-is-the 8473 23Merve Prepare for a history lesson! This is the educational podcast you didn’t know you needed. Strap in and put your headphones on for some chatter about delayed games and gaming backlogs. [Recorded November 20, 2016] podcast-11 merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesPrepare for a history lesson! This is the educational podcast you didn’t know you needed. Strap in and put your headphones on for some chatter about delayed games and gaming backlogs. [Recorded November 20, 2016]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/11/04/mwa-ha-ha-its-the-avocado-gamescast/ Fri, 04 Nov 2016 01:57:50 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/11/04/mwa-ha-ha-its-the-avocado-gamescast 5958 26Merve Mwa-ha-ha, it’s the AVoCADo GamesCast (post-)Halloween special! Listen to our thoughts on the Nintendo Switch and scary video games… if you dare! [Recorded October 30th, 2016] podcast-10 merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesMwa-ha-ha, it’s the AVoCADo GamesCast (post-)Halloween special! Listen to our thoughts on the Nintendo Switch and scary video games… if you dare! [Recorded October 30th, 2016]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/10/29/the-ninth-episode-of-the-avocado-gamescast-where/ Sat, 29 Oct 2016 02:25:42 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/10/29/the-ninth-episode-of-the-avocado-gamescast-where 8713 29Merve The ninth episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast, where we discuss console updates, VR, food in games, and how to make Batman 30% sexier. [Recorded October 13th, 2016*] podcast-9 merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe ninth episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast, where we discuss console updates, VR, food in games, and how to make Batman 30% sexier. [Recorded October 13th, 2016*]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/10/04/the-eighth-episode-of-the-avocado-gamescast-where/ Tue, 04 Oct 2016 05:54:07 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/10/04/the-eighth-episode-of-the-avocado-gamescast-where 7597 32Merve The eighth episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast, where we talk about Steam, Digital Homicide, retro gaming, animals, and much, much more. [Recorded September 21st, 2016] podcast-8 merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe eighth episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast, where we talk about Steam, Digital Homicide, retro gaming, animals, and much, much more. [Recorded September 21st, 2016]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/09/18/the-seventh-episode-of-the-avocado-gamescast/ Sun, 18 Sep 2016 15:26:48 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/09/18/the-seventh-episode-of-the-avocado-gamescast 10640 35Merve The seventh episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast, where we get salty about Deus Ex, Resident Evil, Star Ocean, and many other game franchises. It’s the death-and-taxes edition of the GamesCast! (DLC is like taxes, right?) [Recorded September 9th, 2016] podcast-7 merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe seventh episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast, where we get salty about Deus Ex, Resident Evil, Star Ocean, and many other game franchises. It’s the death-and-taxes edition of the GamesCast! (DLC is like taxes, right?) [Recorded September 9th, 2016]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/09/03/the-sixth-episode-of-the-avocado-gamescast-where/ Sat, 03 Sep 2016 04:01:47 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/09/03/the-sixth-episode-of-the-avocado-gamescast-where 6119 38Merve The sixth episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast, where we discuss video game performance, marketing, and community management. And we conclude with a special trivia challenge! [Recorded August 8th, 2016] podcast-6 merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe sixth episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast, where we discuss video game performance, marketing, and community management. And we conclude with a special trivia challenge! [Recorded August 8th, 2016]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/08/19/the-fifth-episode-of-the-avocado-gamescast-where/ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:13:55 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/08/19/the-fifth-episode-of-the-avocado-gamescast-where 7904 41Merve The fifth episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast, where we discuss Metroid, so-bad-they’re-good games, and our favourite characters. [Recorded August 12th, 2016] podcast-5 merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe fifth episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast, where we discuss Metroid, so-bad-they’re-good games, and our favourite characters. [Recorded August 12th, 2016]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/08/07/the-fourth-episode-of-the-avocado-gamescast-in/ Sun, 07 Aug 2016 07:40:47 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/08/07/the-fourth-episode-of-the-avocado-gamescast-in 7879 44Merve The fourth episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast, in which we discuss movement, fumblecore, childhood gaming, and much, much more. [Recorded July 30th, 2016] podcast-4 merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe fourth episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast, in which we discuss movement, fumblecore, childhood gaming, and much, much more. [Recorded July 30th, 2016]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/07/22/the-third-episode-of-the-avocado-gamescast-in/ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 17:26:41 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/07/22/the-third-episode-of-the-avocado-gamescast-in 9923 47Merve The third episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast, in which we discuss speedrunning, control schemes, memorable video game settings, and much, much more. [Recorded July 15th, 2016] podcast-3 merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe third episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast, in which we discuss speedrunning, control schemes, memorable video game settings, and much, much more. [Recorded July 15th, 2016]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/07/08/avocado-gamescast-episode-2-the-second-episode/ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 03:58:18 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/07/08/avocado-gamescast-episode-2-the-second-episode 6942 50Merve The second episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast, in which we discuss crowdfunding, glitches, and why Randy Pitchford is a lying jerk. [Recorded July 1st, 2016] podcast-2 merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe second episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast, in which we discuss crowdfunding, glitches, and why Randy Pitchford is a lying jerk. [Recorded July 1st, 2016]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/06/23/episode-1-of-the-avocado-gamescast-featuring/ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 05:17:03 +0000 http://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/2016/06/23/episode-1-of-the-avocado-gamescast-featuring 5129 53Merve The inaugural episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast, where we discuss E3 2016 and sound effects in games. [Recorded June 18, 2016] podcast-1-header merve3 fork.in.the.road@gmail.com (Merve, The Kappa, and friends)yesThe inaugural episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast, where we discuss E3 2016 and sound effects in games. [Recorded June 18, 2016]AVoCADo,GamesCast,video,games,avocado