Gamer’s Advocate

Game Worlds We'd Live In (If Given Choice) - Episode 12 - Mass Effect, Elden Ring, Final Fantasy

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as they discuss their favorite worlds in gaming, their least favorite worlds, and why you might or might not want to live in each. Expect a lot of Sci-Fi, a lot of Fantasy, and a little less emphasis on Horror.

Amkomnenos "Accidently" Romances Liara - Episode 11 - Mass Effect 1

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as they continue their discussion on Mass Effect 1, its mechanics, its antagonists, and its pushy-flirty main cast.

Science Space Magic and Jokers! - Episode 10 - Mass Effect 1

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as they discuss the first game of the Mass Effect series, its incredible storytelling and world building, and our dives into some of the main characters.

The Final Fantasy Episode! - Episode 9 - Final Fantasy 7, Final Fantasy 15, Kingdom Hearts

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we tackle Banana's and Kom's favourite game series: Final Fantasy. Why should you start playing today? What makes the series special? And where should you *not* start playing?

Remasters, Remakes, and Reboots! - Episode 8 - God of War, KOTOR, Alone in the Dark, Final Fantasy

Video Game Challenge/Speed Runs - Episode 7 - Elden Ring, Skyrim, Metroid, Dark Souls

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we dig into the the subject of challenge and speed runs. Are games more fun when an extra challenge outside of finishing the game is performed? Should games have hidden rewards for completing hidden challenges?

History in Video Games! - Episode 6 - Civilization, God of War, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we dig into the role history plays in video gaming. When is historical accuracy important? Is playing with the details dangerous? Is Assassin's Creed a documentary?

The Wide World of Simulator Games! - Episode 5 - Cities: Skylines, MS Flight Simulator, The Sims

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we dig into the world of simulator video games. What makes a good simulator? Are sports games action or simulator games... or both? How do we wedge Final Fantasy into this conversation? (Don't worry. We found a way.)

Voiced Versus Unvoiced Protagonist? - Episode 4 - Mass Effect 3, Final Fantasy 7, Skyrim

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we dig into the unique feature available to video games in the voiced vs. voiceless protagonist. Does a voice acted main character make storytelling easier? Or harder? We discuss how voice acting can impact player experience and immersion in video gaming and specific examples of games on either side.

Graphical Fidelity and Games? - Episode 3 - Final Fantasy, Cyberpunk 2077, Baldur's Gate 3

Episode 3 of the podcast is here! Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockReublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss the impact that graphics can have on the overall experience of a video game. We talk about when focusing on graphics can serve to engage players, and whether or not good graphics can ever ruin a game.