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Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
In this episode, we discuss The Ghostbusters Board Game, designed by: Matt Hyra, Adam Sblendorio and Mataio Wilson.
Episode guide:
- 12:13 - Ghostbusters The Board Game
- 53:31 - State of the Ghostbusters IP
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Monday Jun 16, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive. We break down:
- What Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is all about
- The setting and visual design
- Combat and progression systems
- Spoiler-free thoughts through Act I
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!
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
In this episode, we discuss Conan the Barbarian. We discuss the character's evolution, growth and standout moments from 13 short stories collected in The Coming of Conan The Cimmerian. In the back half of the show, we interview local author Jake Rudquist from Northern Spector Publishing about his book, We're All Dead Here.
Episode guide:
- 9:03 - Why we chose Conan
- 11:08 - Preconceptions of Conan the Barbarian
- 18:05 - Conan's Place in the Fantasy Landscape
- 19:45 - Robert E. Howard's impact on the fantasy genre
- 26:52 - What stories stood out?
- 36:23 - Favorite supernatural moments
- 48:40 - Did the stories change our perspective on the character?
- 1:10:05 - Interview, Jake Rudquist author of We're All Dead Here
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Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we start discuss Gloomhaven by Flaming Fowl Studio and Saber Interactive Minsk. We discuss:
- What is Gloomhaven
- Our initial characters
- Thoughts on the structure and 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!
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
In our annual director show, we break down the works of director Doug Liman. We discuss three films: Swingers, Fair Game and Road House as well as his signature style.
Episode guide:
- 13:12 - Swingers
- 36:21 - Fair Game
- 56:23 - Road House
- 1:14:39 - Liman's Signature Style
- 1:31:51 - The Must-Watch Films in Liman's Catalog
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Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we wrap up our discussion of Armored Core VI by From Software. We discuss:
- What is Armored Core VI
- Complete Thoughts on the Story - SPOILERS
- Our favorite Builds/Moments/Bosses
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!
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Continuing our mech-themed content, we discuss the video game Scythe: Digital Edition in this episode. Knights of Unity created the game, launching it in 2018.
Episode guide:
- 5:01 - What is Scythe: Digital Edition?
- 8:25 - How Mechs Affect the Aesthetics and Strategy?
- 14:10 - How Mechs Impact Combat
- 26:41 - The Speed of Scythe: Digital Edition
- 31:19 - How Faction's Mech Abilities Impact the Game
- 45:13 - How Does Scythe: Digital Edition Compare to the OG?
- 55:40 - Does the Digital Edition Make Mech-Based Combat Easier or More Intimidating?
- 1:03:23 - Are Digital Board Games a Reasonable Facsimile of the Intended Experience?
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Sunday Mar 16, 2025
Sunday Mar 16, 2025
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we start our discussion of Armored Core VI by From Software. We discuss:
- What is Armored Core
- Build Tips for Noobs
- Spoiler-free thoughts on the story so far
- How it stacks up against other From Software titles
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 Mar 01, 2025
Saturday Mar 01, 2025
In this Mech-themed episode, we discuss the animated film Macross: Do You Remember Love, which released in 1984. Episode guide:
- 5:50 - What is Macrosse: Do You Remember Love
- 13:25 - Why Are Mechs Interesting?
- 21:17 - What Stands Out
- 38:45 - Dual Directors
- 47:45 - Does this Film Hold Up in 2025?
- 54:52 - Recommendations for Other Mech Media
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Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
In this episode of OiO Game Club, we wrap up our discussion of Ghost of Tsushima. We discuss:
- Final thoughts on combat
- Best side content
- Super spoilery story content
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!