I’m looking for some recommendations for things to listen to or casually watch to stay ‘in the loop’ on the standout games of the year, hear discussion of good games in general, feed my video game fan soul but not just about the newest latest thing.

I figured this group might know of good spots to look.

What are your favorites?

  • Ɀeus@lemmy.world
    5·
    3 years ago

    manyatruenerd is pretty much the only gaming youtuber I follow anymore. he’s just so positive and always finds some good in a game (apart from redfall)

  • Bisonico@sh.itjust.works
    4·
    3 years ago

    Skill Up is pretty much the only thing I watch regularly since TB sadly passed away. His weekly(ish) news roundup videos are an easy way to keep semi up with what’s happening and if you have more free time I believe he’s also involved in a podcast (Friends Per Second).

  • SonOfAstroboy@sh.itjust.works
    3·
    3 years ago

    I listen to a podcast called Get Played. It’s more of a comedy podcast that talks about video games but they have a variety of segments that are very fun.

  • Rugtert@sh.itjust.works
    3·
    3 years ago

    The channel Gamelinked by Linus Tech Tips went online yesterday, they’re planning 2 videos every week. Looks promising to me!

  • Omniforous@sh.itjust.works
    3·
    3 years ago

    If you are ok Australians them Thumb Cramps is a good podcast. They cover new and old games, and they aren’t afraid to give praise to unconventional games (star wars pod racer was game of the year for one host)

  • Kurama@lemmy.ml
    3·
    3 years ago

    Exiled, FightinCowboy, GirlfriendReviews, Gameranx, PushSquare and Mortismal gaming is what I’m following on YT

  • RidgeDweller@sh.itjust.works
    2·
    3 years ago

    I tend to prefer video essay and discussion formatted content, usually focusing on older RPGs and survival horror that I might not ever get around to. Lately, I’ve been watching Grimbeard, ThorHighHeels, MandaloreGaming, RagnarRox, and tangomushi.

  • kaikendoh@lemmy.world
    2·
    3 years ago

    I’ve enjoyed Jesse Cox’s 5 minute gaming news that are quick daily videos on what’s going on in the gaming world. I was a huge Co-Optional Podcast fan and this has been slightly filling that void.

  • Anestoh@lemm.ee
    0·
    3 years ago

    Jeff Gerstmann has a solo podcast now and it’s really good for just general video came news/reviews and the latest in energy drink rankings. I’ve been a fan since the early Giant Bomb days and he still has the same energy he ever did.

    If you don’t recognize the name, he was the one that got fired from Gamespot back in the day for giving a game an average score when the publisher was advertising on the site. Loads of integrity.

    • vulgarcynic@sh.itjust.works
      0·
      3 years ago

      Piggybacking off that, Nextlander is a great pod/crew as well. It’s composed of 3 other folks that split off of Giantbomb. They have a good chemistry after 15+ years of working together and being in the industry. One word of caution, they’re 40 something dudes, so it’s a little more mellow than a lot of gaming personalities and prone to some pretty funny tangents that are not gaming related.

      • Anestoh@lemm.ee
        0·
        3 years ago

        I gotta start listening to more Nextlander, but I don’t have the time in my week for all the podcasts coming out. I wish they’d guest on each other’s shows, I yearn for that Endurance Run Jeff and Vinny energy.

        • vulgarcynic@sh.itjust.works
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          3 years ago

          Vinny is clutch with everybody. I think he low-key is the best gaming journalist out there. Never steals the spotlight and “yes, and’s” with the best of em. Nextlander is one of my weekly must listens. I am so happy they found their footing after the split.

          Also, Alex just bought a house and I am so ready for the “Vinny coaches someone through the basics of homeownership moments” he’s a goddamn treasure.