Gamer’s Advocate

When Game Environments Play You || Podcast Episode 62 || Resident Evil, Dark Souls, Skyrim

Too Many Issues, Not Enough Time – Lae'zel, Shadowheart & Astarion || Podcast Episode 61 ||

Get to know three of Baldur’s Gate 3’s most iconic companions in this quick character spotlight! Discover the fierce determination of Lae'zel, the mysterious faith of Shadowheart, and the dark charm of Astarion. Whether you're new to the game or brushing up before your next playthrough, this short synopsis gives you a glimpse into the complex personalities and backstories that make these characters unforgettable.

In Defense of Save Scumming - Episode 60 - Baldur's Gate 3, Dark Souls, World of Warcraft, KotOR

Join AMKomnenos, Banana, and Legion as we take a look at a heavily criticized practice within the gaming community: save scumming. If we're being honest with ourselves, we've all done it. Some of us might not want to admit it, others might feel no shame at all, but we've all loaded a save to avoid a consequence before. We discuss why save scumming is sometimes necessary, and why it shouldn't be quite so taboo for gamers.

After-Market Parts for Video Games - Episode 59 - Counter-Strike, Elder Scrolls, Baldur's Gate 3

Join AMKomnenos, Banana, and Legion as we take a look at the methods available to the gaming community to expand on a game after it has been released. Overwhelmingly, this will come in the form of mods found on various hosting platforms to make changes to anything from minor cosmetic changes to full campaigns that talented people have generated and shared with the community, but we also take a look at some other less common tools that developers give their player based to expand a game beyond its initial release like custom map creation.

I Once Caught a Fish *THIS* Big - Episode 58 - WoW, Stardew, FF15, Star Wars, Nier, Cult of the Lamb

Join Banana and Legion as we investigate a minigame that has in a very subtle way managed to sneak into many modern games: fishing! We take a look at many adventure games and RPGs that, while not exclusively devoted to fishing, do seem to incorporate fishing as a minigame or sidequest. We discuss games we appreciate for many reasons and the way the inclusion of fishing impacted our enjoyment of the game. Which games had the best minigames? Which games didn't get it right? How big was our biggest catch!

Baldur's Gate 1 Tome Time! - Podcast Episode 57

Step back into the storied world of the Sword Coast as we delve into the hidden lore scattered throughout Baldur’s Gate 1. In this immersive reading, Legion attempts to bring to life some of the rare, mysterious, and whimsical books found in chests, libraries, and dusty corners of the Forgotten Realms.
Whether it’s tales of ancient empires, cryptic prophecies, or humorous local legends, these texts enrich the game world in ways often overlooked. Let the ambient music and rich narration transport you to Candlekeep, Beregost, and beyond.

Spring Cleaning & Gaming! - Podcast Episode 56 - PowerWash, House Flipper, I Am Future

Join Banana and Legion for a very special "Spring Cleaning" episode of the Gamer's Advocate podcast. Unfortunately, as this is an episode focused on clean things, Kom was unable to participate, but we do our best to push on and dig into the world of cleaning within video games. As fans of the genre, Legion and Banana offer their insight into what makes some of our favorite clean games so appealing for us, and how Banana could possibly appreciate them with such a filthy mouth!

Mass Effect Companion Tier List Supercut! - Podcast Episode 55

🚀 Welcome aboard the S.S. Hot Takes where we’re ranking every Mass Effect companion based on vibes, trauma levels, and how likely they are to survive a group project. 💥 Will Garrus calibrate his way to S-tier? Is Jack still the queen of biotic breakdowns? Can anyone out-bro Wrex? We're talking space romances, walking red flags, angsty assassins, and enough existential dread to fuel a Reaper. 👀 🛸 Hit play, scream in the comments, and remember: there is no tier high enough for Mordin’s singing career. 🎤🧬

Mass Effect 3 Companions: Ranked! - Podcast Episode 54

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey for the LOOOOOOOONG awaited conclusion to our Mass Effect companions tier list! We've finally released the discussion of the 3 companions that are introduced in the final installment of the trilogy. With only 3 entries in this episode, could there really be an S tier? Could there be an F tier? Could we stay on topic? Of course not! But we stay within Mass Effect at least. Feel free to weigh in with your own tier list in the comments!

To Sequel or Not to Sequel - Podcast Episode 53 - The Witcher, Uncharted, Red Dead, Mass Effect

Join AMKomnenos, Banana, and Legion as we tackle the topic of sequels in gaming. We dig into the video games that follow up on a story and build off it, and attempt to identify the games that really delivered with the continuation. Which sequels satisfied and which sequels let us down? How do spiritual successors and prequels fit in? Do we want to see any sequels that were never made? Have we played sequels that never should have been? And most importantly, how does Final Fantasy fit into this?