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In this episode, we discuss deckbuilding board games. We explain the core mechanic and variations on it, along with some of our favorite titles.
Episode guide:
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13:35 - What is a Deckbuilder?
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25:58 - Victory Point/Optimization Deckbuilders
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33:23 - Direct Conflict Deckbuilders
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40:42 - Hybrid Games
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52:36 - Cooperative Narrative Deckbuilders
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1:04:01 - Our Preferences: Optimization vs. Tactical
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1:05:57 - Optimal Player Counts
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1:14:08 - Market Styles: Fixed, Variable and Random
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1:23:09 - How Much Randomness is Too Much
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1:26:47 - Where Do Deckbuilders Have More Potential: Board or Video Games
Thank you for listening! Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please support OiO on Patreon for as little as $2 a month.
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Friday Dec 19, 2025
Friday Dec 19, 2025
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we wrap up our discussion of Final Fantasy Tactics from Square Enix. We break down:
- Is the job system still the GOAT?
- Our favorite additions to the formula
- Our thoughts on the overall cast
- Final impressions of the stort
OiO Game Club is a standalone segment of the Outside is Overrated podcast. We play and discuss a different game with the OiO community each month. Our Patreon supporters are invited to join the discussion!
Monday Dec 01, 2025
Monday Dec 01, 2025
In this episode, we discuss video game movies from 2015-2019. We cover Warcraft, Assassin's Creed, Tomb Raider, Jumanji and Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
Episode guide:
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14:46 - Warcraft
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37:52 - A Moment of Thanks
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39:50 - Assassin's Creed
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1:07:24 - Tomb Raider
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1:31:07 - Jumanji
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1:51:07 - Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
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20:09:35 - Ranking the Video Game Movies
Thank you for listening! Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please support OiO on Patreon for as little as $2 a month.
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Sunday Nov 16, 2025
Sunday Nov 16, 2025
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss the first two chapters of Final Fantasy Tactics from Square Enix. We break down:
- How the job system shapes strategy and storytelling
- Impressions from the first two chapters of the remaster
- Whether this new version captures the spirit of the original
OiO Game Club is a standalone segment of the Outside is Overrated podcast. We play and discuss a different game with the OiO community each month. Our Patreon supporters are invited to join the discussion!
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
In this episode, we discuss the board game Star Wars Battle of Hoth by Days of Wonder.
Episode guide:
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6:43 - Star Wars Battle of Hoth
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25:17 - Leader Cards
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30:20 - Support Cards and Campaign Mode
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39:06 - Is Battle of Hoth Fun
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1:00:07 - War Game Recommendations
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Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we wrap up our discussion of Star Wars Outlaws by Massive Entertainment. We break down:
- The three main worlds that make up the bulk of Outlaws
- Highs and lows of the story
- Our final thoughts and impressions on gameplay
OiO Game Club is a standalone segment of the Outside is Overrated podcast. We play and discuss a different game with the OiO community each month. Our Patreon supporters are invited to join the discussion!
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
In this episode, we discuss the board game Star Wars Imperial Assault by Fantasy Flight Games.
Episode guide:
- 7:38 - The Star Wars IP and Fantasy Flight Games
- 18:37 - What is Star Wars Imperial Assault?
- 34:22 - Comat System
- 41:48 - Progression Systems
- 50:39 - Spoiler-free story discussion
- 1:10:55 - Skirmish Mode
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Friday Sep 19, 2025
Friday Sep 19, 2025
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss Star Wars Outlaws by Massive Entertainment. We break down:
- What type of game Star Wars Outlaws
- Our initial thoughts on the mechanics, characters and settings
OiO Game Club is a standalone segment of the Outside is Overrated podcast. We play and discuss a different game with the OiO community each month. Our Patreon supporters are invited to join the discussion!
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
In this episode, we discuss the Blade Runner films.
Episode guide:
- 4:22 - Blade Runner
- 30:56 - Blade Runner 2049
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Friday Aug 01, 2025
Friday Aug 01, 2025
In this episode, we discuss the entire John Wick Film Franchise.
Episode guide:
- 6:34 - John Wick
- 17:25 - John Wick Chapter 2
- 33:53 - John Wick Chapter 3 - Parabellum
- 51:58 - John Wick Chapter 4
- 1:04:28 - The Overarching Franchise
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