Gamer’s Advocate

THIS WILL BE A VERY SPOILER HEAVY EPISODE! Please use the timestamps below to navigate the episode if you want to avoid spoilers. Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss those moments in gaming that had the most significant impact on gamers and the industry over the years. We dig into the moments in games that lingered with us for whatever reason; the moments that managed to have a big emotional impact, the moments that forced us to re-evaluate our understanding of the game (and sometimes the real world), and those moments that just made us say "WTF!"

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss comfort games and games that just help us relax. Which games makes us feel cozy even if they're not really cozy games? What game mechanics or genres do we find comforting? What aspects of a game really contribute to that comfy, cozy feeling? Are we even comfy with each other?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we do our very best to discuss the topic of futurism in video gaming. We dig into sci-fi settings and how they compare to more medieval fantasy, the distant future vs. the near future, and the idea of coziness within a sci-fi environment. We also talk about a lot of irrelevant topics and pick fights with celebrities, so do your best to follow along.

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss a topic tied intimately to where video gaming really got its start: consoles. We discuss our history with console gaming and the progression of consoles over the years, and maybe even possible futures for consoles as technology continues to improve. We definitely didn't get off topic once, and certainly never lost our cool.

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss those games that stand out from the crowd for some reason. When is it beneficial to push against the current of mainstream gaming? When is it the wrong call? Are there any games that became more likable just by breaking from the established pattern? Any games that would have benefitted more from conforming? (Having red hair doesn't technically count for this conversation, but yes, all redheads are more appealing simply by being redheads.)
Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before the release of Veilguard, so our guarded optimism has been re-shaped and discussed in other videos.

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss the latest entry in the Final Fantasy 7 remake effort: Rebirth. Kom gives us some insight into why he enjoys the game, and offers some advice for people considering purchasing the game, now that it's available on PC. Should I start with the remake or the original? Does it matter if I've never played a Final Fantasy game? What is it about FF7: Rebirth that a general gaming fan would appreciate?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss topics that none of us really wanted to talk about publicly. The opinions we keep under lock and key because we never wanted to find ourselves in the stocks, but we'll share them with you because we're sure that we're safe here. Right?

Join a BananaHammockRepublic and LegionGrey as we continue to mourn the loss of AMKomnenos. We continue with our deep dive into everything the original Baldur's Gate games have to offer (spoilers included); specifically focusing on the role of the villains from these games. How do Sarevok and Irenicus compare to antagonists across video games? What makes for a compelling villain and do these two have it? Do Sarevok and Irenicus have a role to play in BG3? Why are we still thinking about them 25 years later? Which one is hotter?

Join AMKomnenos, BananaHammockRepublic, and LegionGrey as we discuss a topic that none of us is qualified to speak on: humor. We look into the unique avenues video games have to introduce humor, the franchises that continuously deliver on comedy, and our own experiences finding humor in games, and maybe, just maybe we'll find a way to make you laugh too.

Join a BananaHammockRepublic, LegionGrey, and no AMKomnenos, as we do an impromptu discussion about Baldur's Gate 2. Characters such as Viconia DeVir, Jaheira, and Minsc are all characters that were in the original game and have made a surprise appearance in others as well so... what makes them and the game worth discussing in 2025? Banana and Legion talk way too long about their history of the game and a few points about why it worked so well as an RPG.