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Bros and Consoles

By Nathan Choquette and Michael Pontoriero

Welcome to Bros and Consoles, where 2 best friends talk about all sorts of video game related topics! Come and listen to us geek out about the games we love, hate, and appreciate, as well as our thoughts on new and exciting indie games, broader gaming news, and the state of the industry.

Email: Brosandconsoles@gmail.com

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Episode 90: Nintendo eShop news and upcoming game announcements

Bros and ConsolesFeb 21, 2022

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Episode 90: Nintendo eShop news and upcoming game announcements

Episode 90: Nintendo eShop news and upcoming game announcements

Hey everyone, welcome to the Bros and Consoles podcast: a show where my co-host, Michael Pontoriero, and I talk about the video games we love and why we love them! When the week permits, we also talk about news in the gaming industry, upcoming indies, and all sorts of new or upcoming releases that catch our eyes!

The cool crew is back for some conversations regarding the Nintendo eShop closures for the WiiU and 3DS, as well as some potential announcements for Street Fighter 6, Dragon Age 4, a new mainline Fire Emblem title, and Bayonetta 3.

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! As we get back into the swing of things, (and as is mentioned later in the episode), we'll likely be hitting an every-other-week cadence for the time being just to make sure we're not piling too much onto our plates due to work and everything else going on, but we'll continue to update you all as things move along as well. Thanks again for all the support, hope you're all staying safe and healthy, and we look forward to being back at it again in 2022!

Feb 21, 202253:43
Episode 89: Our thoughts on the Nintendo Direct

Episode 89: Our thoughts on the Nintendo Direct

Hey everyone, welcome to the Bros and Consoles podcast: a show where my co-host, Michael Pontoriero, and I talk about the video games we love and why we love them! When the week permits, we also talk about news in the gaming industry, upcoming indies, and all sorts of new or upcoming releases that catch our eyes!

The cool crew is back for some chatting and opinions on the latest Sony acquisition of Bungie and the first Nintendo Direct of the year! It was a pretty meaty showing for the first half pf the year, so if you're interested in a breakdown, feel free to come tune in.

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! As we get back into the swing of things, (and as is mentioned later in the episode), we'll likely be hitting an every-other-week cadence for the time being just to make sure we're not piling too much onto our plates due to work and everything else going on, but we'll continue to update you all as things move along as well. Thanks again for all the support, hope you're all staying safe and healthy, and we look forward to being back at it again in 2022!

Feb 13, 202202:07:29
Episode 88: Our Top 5 games of 2021, and Microsoft buys Activision/Blizzard

Episode 88: Our Top 5 games of 2021, and Microsoft buys Activision/Blizzard

Hey everyone, welcome to the Bros and Consoles podcast: a show where my co-host, Michael Pontoriero, and I talk about the video games we love and why we love them! When the week permits, we also talk about news in the gaming industry, upcoming indies, and all sorts of new or upcoming releases that catch our eyes!
The cool crew is back for the first episode of 2022 with the results of our Fantasy League from last year, our new Draft picks, our Top 5 Games list of 2021, and some hot news like the Microsoft acquisition of Activision/Blizzard which broke last week! It's gonna be a spicy return!
As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:
Twitter = @IndieRonin
Email =
brosandconsoles@gmail.com
PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)
Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)
Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, lots of fun-filled holidays, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! As we get back into the swing of things, (and as is mentioned later in the episode), we'll likely be hitting an every-other-week cadence for the time being just to make sure we're not piling too much onto our plates due to work and everything else going on, but we'll continue to update you all as things move along as well. Thanks again for all the support, hope you're all staying safe and healthy, and we look forward to being back at it again in 2022!
Jan 23, 202201:58:05
Episode 87: PlayStation Showcase recap and our Tales of Arise experience so far

Episode 87: PlayStation Showcase recap and our Tales of Arise experience so far

Hey everyone, welcome to the Bros and Consoles podcast: a show where my co-host, Michael Pontoriero, and I talk about the video games we love and why we love them! When the week permits, we also talk about news in the gaming industry, upcoming indies, and all sorts of new or upcoming releases that catch our eyes! 

The cool crew is back with a recap of the PlayStation Showcase from last week, a discussion about the main characters of Tales of Arise so far, as well as a spin on the usual Side Quest Michael brings to the table. Hope you all enjoy! 

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below: 

Twitter = @IndieRonin 

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com 

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael) 

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17) 

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! As mentioned in this episode and last episode, the regular podcast episodes will be taking a break til January/February of 2022, due to work and the holiday season keeping us both busy going towards the end of the year. Thanks again for all the support, hope you're all staying safe and healthy, and we look forward to going back at it again in the new year!

Sep 12, 202101:56:51
Episode 86: PlayStation Showcase incoming soon!
Sep 05, 202101:24:02
Episode 85: Our hottest takes about video games

Episode 85: Our hottest takes about video games

Hey everyone, welcome to the Bros and Consoles podcast: a show where my co-host, Michael Pontoriero, and I talk about the video games we love and why we love them! When the week permits, we also talk about news in the gaming industry, upcoming indies, and all sorts of new or upcoming releases that catch our eyes!

The cool crew is back with some of our hottest takes about video games (as you may have guessed from the title), as well as some talk about game genres that we don't vibe with as much anymore and the ones that we play even more often as adults compared to when we were kids! Enjoy! And sorry for the late upload; that's totally my bad (Nathan).

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Aug 23, 202101:39:13
The Early Years: Sonic the Hedgehog Part 2

The Early Years: Sonic the Hedgehog Part 2

Hey everyone, welcome to the Bros and Consoles podcast: a show where my co-host, Michael Pontoriero, and I talk about the video games we love and why we love them! When the week permits, we also talk about news in the gaming industry, upcoming indies, and all sorts of new or upcoming releases that catch our eyes!

So this weeks episode is another Solo episode, With Mike as your host. It's part two of Mike's early years of his Sonic fandom and he goes into detail on the impact Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2 had on his childhood. And why they are his favorite 3D Sonic game.

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Aug 15, 202122:47
The Early Years: Sonic The Hedgehog

The Early Years: Sonic The Hedgehog

Hey everyone, welcome to the Bros and Consoles podcast: a show where my co-host, Michael Pontoriero, and I talk about the video games we love and why we love them! When the week permits, we also talk about news in the gaming industry, upcoming indies, and all sorts of new or upcoming releases that catch our eyes!

So this weeks episode is another Solo episode, But this time it's your host Mike. It's a look at Mike's early years of his Sonic fandom, through Sonic the Hedgehog, to Sonic the Hedgehog 3/Sonic and Knuckles. And he explains how his obsession with the blue blur himself started.

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Aug 08, 202121:42
Episode 84: Delays for some big PlayStation games

Episode 84: Delays for some big PlayStation games

Hey everyone, welcome to the Bros and Consoles podcast: a show where my co-host, Michael Pontoriero, and I talk about the video games we love and why we love them! When the week permits, we also talk about news in the gaming industry, upcoming indies, and all sorts of new or upcoming releases that catch our eyes!

This week we have some updates on game delays and the ongoing Activision/Blizzard lawsuit, as well as some talk about emotional video games that brought us to tears! Hope you all enjoy, and maybe get to try out some of the games we mentioned if they're new to you!

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Aug 02, 202101:32:22
Episode 83: Old games and fighting game history

Episode 83: Old games and fighting game history

Hey everyone, welcome to the Bros and Consoles podcast: a show where my co-host, Michael Pontoriero, and I talk about the video games we love and why we love them! When the week permits, we also talk about news in the gaming industry, upcoming indies, and all sorts of new or upcoming releases that catch our eyes!

This week we talk a little bit about a heavy topic that deserves mention due to its importance, as well as some lighter ones revolving around if it's possible for old games to age well and what our history with fighting games is for the both of us. Hope you all enjoy!

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Jul 26, 202101:42:49
Episode 82: Early bird gets the OLED Switch and Steam Deck?

Episode 82: Early bird gets the OLED Switch and Steam Deck?

Hey everyone, welcome to the Bros and Consoles podcast: a show where my co-host, Michael Pontoriero, and I talk about the video games we love and why we love them! When the week permits, we also talk about news in the gaming industry, upcoming indies, and all sorts of new or upcoming releases that catch our eyes!

This week we've got some delays and new game announcements to share, as well as the reveal of the Steam Deck, and pre-orders going live for the OLED Switch model! Ready for a wild ride?

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Jul 17, 202101:08:03
Episode 81: Scarlet Nexus is amazing! And State of Play was okay

Episode 81: Scarlet Nexus is amazing! And State of Play was okay

Hey everyone, welcome to the Bros and Consoles podcast: a show where my co-host, Michael Pontoriero, and I talk about the video games we love and why we love them! When the week permits, we also talk about news in the gaming industry, upcoming indies, and all sorts of new or upcoming releases that catch our eyes!

This week we've got updates on the recently announced newest Nintendo Switch OLED model, the rundown on the Sony State of Play, and we've started to dig into some awesome JRPG-style games! And Cozy Grove continues its epic saga in Nathan's gaming time, surprisingly!

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Jul 12, 202101:30:31
Episode 80: PlayStation news galore and a Dead Space remake!

Episode 80: PlayStation news galore and a Dead Space remake!

Hey everyone, welcome to the Bros and Consoles podcast: a show where my co-host, Michael Pontoriero, and I talk about the video games we love and why we love them! When the week permits, we also talk about news in the gaming industry, upcoming indies, and all sorts of new or upcoming releases that catch our eyes!

This week we've got some time to talk about remakes vs remasters, Sony acquires some new studios, and even a Dead Space remake is in the works! Let's talk all about it, (and maybe throw in some Trophy Talk too!).

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Jul 03, 202101:33:12
Episode 79: Alex Kidd impressions and exciting E3 announcements

Episode 79: Alex Kidd impressions and exciting E3 announcements

Hey everyone, welcome to the Bros and Consoles podcast: a show where my co-host, Michael Pontoriero, and I talk about the video games we love and why we love them! When the week permits, we also talk about news in the gaming industry, upcoming indies, and all sorts of new or upcoming releases that catch our eyes!

It's been about 2 weeks since official E3 things ended, but now Mike and I are back together to talk about our favorite announcements from the conferences, as well as Michael's impressions of Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX so far! As you all are aware, we give you an honest rundown anytime we receive codes for games, so sit back and let him explain to you the pros and cons of the game so far! Also, Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights is awesome, and I will do my best to tell you why!

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Jun 26, 202102:12:59
A Brief Retrospective: Hollow Knight

A Brief Retrospective: Hollow Knight

Hey everyone, welcome to the Bros and Consoles podcast: a show where my co-host, Michael Pontoriero, and I talk about the video games we love and why we love them! When the week permits, we also talk about news in the gaming industry, upcoming indies, and all sorts of new or upcoming releases that catch our eyes!

So this weeks episode is another Solo episode, But this time it's your host Michael. Now I wanted to try something a little different this week. A mini retrospective on my favorite Video game of all time, Hollow Knight. I enjoyed doing this one and will probabaly make it a reaccuring Mini Segment called "A Brief Retrospective"! Let us know if you enjoy this kind of format and would like to see more in the future.

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Jun 20, 202120:30
Solo Gaming Updates 44: Let's talk Xbox, baby!

Solo Gaming Updates 44: Let's talk Xbox, baby!

Hey everyone, welcome to the Bros and Consoles podcast: a show where my co-host, Michael Pontoriero, and I talk about the video games we love and why we love them! When the week permits, we also talk about news in the gaming industry, upcoming indies, and all sorts of new or upcoming releases that catch our eyes!

It's been quite a while since I've done a solo episode, so sorry for the slight change in our recent episode flow! But we're still in the thick of E3, which means lots of exciting news coming from multiple different conferences, and one of the most exciting ones so far has been the Xbox/Bethesda showcase from today, June 13th! So if you're ready to finally hear me talk exclusively about Xbox and how excited they're making me for the future of Xbox gaming, then strap in and hit that play button!

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Jun 14, 202153:53
Episode 78: E3 and Summer Games Fest Predictions for 2021

Episode 78: E3 and Summer Games Fest Predictions for 2021

Hey everyone, welcome to the Bros and Consoles podcast: a show where my co-host, Michael Pontoriero, and I talk about the video games we love and why we love them! When the week permits, we also talk about news in the gaming industry, upcoming indies, and all sorts of new or upcoming releases that catch our eyes!

It's been quite a while since we've been able to do one of our annual prediction episodes because of E3 being cancelled last year and our hiatus during the shutdowns, but we're excited to get back into the swing of things! As usual, we're swinging for the fences and putting it all out there for the world to hear, so come have some fun with us and play along at home if you'd like!

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Jun 06, 202101:26:45
Episode 77: Biggest week of Pre-E3 announcements yet!

Episode 77: Biggest week of Pre-E3 announcements yet!

Hey everyone, welcome to the Bros and Consoles podcast: a show where my co-host, Michael Pontoriero, and I talk about the video games we love and why we love them! When the week permits, we also talk about news in the gaming industry, upcoming indies, and all sorts of new or upcoming releases that catch our eyes!

This episode, we talk about the bevy of new announcements and short showcases that happened this past week, including ones for Dragon Quest, Sonic, Dying Light 2, and even Horizon Forbidden West! You can tell the industry is really starting to ramp up in terms of announcements leading into the summertime, so it looks like it's gonna be a wild ride in the next few weeks at least!

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

May 29, 202101:44:38
Episode 76: Starfield will be an Xbox console exclusive

Episode 76: Starfield will be an Xbox console exclusive

Hey everyone, welcome to the Bros and Consoles podcast: a show where my co-host, Michael Pontoriero, and I talk about the video games we love and why we love them! When the week permits, we also talk about news in the gaming industry, upcoming indies, and all sorts of new or upcoming releases that catch our eyes!

This episode, we talk a bit about some recent smaller news items like Starfield being basically confirmed as an Xbox console exclusive by Jeff Grubb, Overwatch 2 changing from 6-person teams to 5-person teams moving forward, and other cool gaming stuff! And our indie spotlight is back this week for an awesome recently announced game from publisher Devolver Digital called Phantom Abyss!

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

May 23, 202101:33:38
Episode 75: So much PlayStation news!

Episode 75: So much PlayStation news!

Hey everyone, welcome to the Bros and Consoles podcast: a show where my co-host, Michael Pontoriero, and I talk about the video games we love and why we love them! When the week permits, we also talk about news in the gaming industry, upcoming indies, and all sorts of new or upcoming releases that catch our eyes!

This episode, we talk a bit about a range of topics, such as the PS5 stock being in short-supply possibly until 2022, Ubisoft rebranding their studios under an umbrella name, more PSVR 2 details, and 25 PS5 games currently in development! Exciting stuff all around!

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

May 17, 202101:22:33
Episode 74: Awful mini games within games

Episode 74: Awful mini games within games

Hey everyone, welcome to the Bros and Consoles podcast: a show where my co-host, Michael Pontoriero, and I talk about the video games we love and why we love them! When the week permits, we also talk about news in the gaming industry, upcoming indies, and all sorts of new or upcoming releases that catch our eyes!

This episode, we had a pretty light news week overall, so we catch up about the games we've been playing and Nathan rants a little about some awful mini games within other video games.

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

May 10, 202152:23
Episode 73: Easy Modes, New Games vs Sequels, and Michael's best quiz yet?!

Episode 73: Easy Modes, New Games vs Sequels, and Michael's best quiz yet?!

Hey everyone, welcome to the Bros and Consoles podcast: a show where my co-host, Michael Pontoriero, and I talk about the video games we love and why we love them! When the week permits, we also talk about news in the gaming industry, upcoming indies, and all sorts of new or upcoming releases that catch our eyes!

This episode, we had a pretty light news week overall, so we go over a couple main topics of discussion instead, and Michael brings his A-game in the quiz making this weekend! Which seems pretty natural when you find out what the topic of the quiz is... haha :D

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

May 01, 202101:32:54
Episode 72: Have Trophies and Achievements ruined games?

Episode 72: Have Trophies and Achievements ruined games?

Hey everyone, welcome to the Bros and Consoles podcast: a show where my co-host, Michael Pontoriero, and I talk about the video games we love and why we love them! When the week permits, we also talk about news in the gaming industry, upcoming indies, and all sorts of new or upcoming releases that catch our eyes!

This episode, we're happy to report about the reversal of the closure of the PS3 and Vita stores, a new triple-A multiplayer endeavor backed by Sony from Firewalk Studios, and a special discussion for our topic of the show! Trophies and Achievements... do they ruin video games??

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Apr 24, 202101:31:30
Episode 71: Nintendo Indie World and RE8 showcases

Episode 71: Nintendo Indie World and RE8 showcases

Hey everyone, welcome to the Bros and Consoles podcast: a show where my co-host, Michael Pontoriero, and I talk about the video games we love and why we love them! When the week permits, we also talk about news in the gaming industry, upcoming indies, and all sorts of new or upcoming releases that catch our eyes!

This episode we go over announcements from the recent Nintendo Indie World, as well as the breakout for the Resident Evil Village Showcase (RE8). Also, Nathan had some issues with Bullet Beat, but pulled through in the end!

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

P.S.: Unsure if the sound issues are still occurring in this episode, but hopefully we'll be able to get things resolved soon. Thanks for the patience and understanding through it all!

Apr 18, 202101:10:38
Episode 70: Sony closing digital stores and remaking The Last of Us

Episode 70: Sony closing digital stores and remaking The Last of Us

Hey everyone, welcome to the Bros and Consoles podcast: a show where my co-host, Michael Pontoriero, and I talk about the video games we love and why we love them! When the week permits, we also talk about news in the gaming industry, upcoming indies, and all sorts of new or upcoming releases that catch our eyes!

This episode we go over Sony's announcement within the last couple weeks of impending digital store closures for the PS3, PS Vita, and PSP, as well as word of The Last of Us getting a remake in the future in a seemingly less-than-ideal set of circumstances. And will Nintendo ever be able to make a new console based on where they're at right now in the market?

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

P.S.: Unsure if the sound issues are still occurring in this episode, but hopefully we'll be able to get things resolved soon. Thanks for the patience and understanding through it all!

Apr 12, 202101:31:06
Ready and Waiting: Paradise Lost review

Ready and Waiting: Paradise Lost review

Hey everyone, welcome to Ready and Waiting -- our review-centric mini-series for the Bros and Consoles podcast! In the past, Michael and I may have given longer impressions of games we've finished/completed within our normal episodes, but it felt right to start breaking out the reviews into their own specific episodes to really give these games and the teams behind them the recognition they deserve. Hence, a brand new mini-series! (Kinda, haha)

This episode, I review Paradise Lost, by the dev team 'PolyAmorous' and publisher 'All In! Games'. For full disclosure, a review code for the game was given to me for the PS4, and I played the game on my PS5 via backwards compatibility. Bugs mentioned in the review were experienced after the day-one patch, but may have been patched or polished if further patches have been released since March 24th, 2021.

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! The next regular episode of the podcast will be arriving as planned next weekend, so look forward to that! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Apr 05, 202115:01
Episode 69: Beautiful Comeback

Episode 69: Beautiful Comeback

Hey everyone, welcome to the Bros and Consoles podcast: a show where my co-host, Michael Pontoriero, and I talk about the video games we love and why we love them! When the week permits, we also talk about news in the gaming industry, upcoming indies, and all sorts of new or upcoming releases that catch our eyes!

This episode is a bit more chill than usual, since we've both done a lot of gaming since our last full episode together (March 28th makes one year exactly since our last proper 2-person episode!). There's been a whole lot of games that we've played, so we talk about some of the more recent highlights for us both, as well as a brief discussion of some awesome indies shown off during the ID@Xbox Showcase from yesterday. And Michael also brings a new segment into the mix as well, so stick around for that towards the end!

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

P.S.: I realized after the recording was already done that my mic sounds a bit strange during the episode, and I think it may be because Michael has a new mic and the setup is somewhat different from the past. It may just mean that it's time for me to get a new mic, so there may be some kinks that will be worked out in the near future depending on how soon I can get some updated equipment. Thanks for the patience and understanding through it all though!

Mar 28, 202101:16:11
Solo Gaming Updates 43: A Cornucopia of PlayStation news

Solo Gaming Updates 43: A Cornucopia of PlayStation news

Hey everyone, welcome to the Solo Gaming Updates -- my quarantine mini-series for the Bros and Consoles podcast! I still wanted to put out episodes for you all while Michael and I are currently unable to record normal episodes together, so in 2021 these mini episodes will be coming out every Thursday until the normal weekly series can come back in all its gaming glory! Be on the lookout for new episodes to pop up likely in the afternoon on those days, and check my Twitter for updates (or listen to the previous episode) if there doesn't appear to be a new episode showing up on time as well. There's always exciting games coming up on the horizon as well as plenty of trophy talk to be had! ^_^

This episode, I dive into the announcements from the Square Enix Presents showcase, a PlayStation Indies spotlight, and even the reveal of the next gen PSVR controllers! Lots of cool things to talk about, as well as a whole bunch of exciting games coming out this week and into the near future!

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Mar 22, 202143:32
Solo Gaming Updates 42: Lasik, Microsoft acquiring Bethesda, and Final Fantasy 14

Solo Gaming Updates 42: Lasik, Microsoft acquiring Bethesda, and Final Fantasy 14

Hey everyone, welcome to the Solo Gaming Updates -- my quarantine mini-series for the Bros and Consoles podcast! I still wanted to put out episodes for you all while Michael and I are currently unable to record normal episodes together, so in 2021 these mini episodes will be coming out every Thursday until the normal weekly series can come back in all its gaming glory! Be on the lookout for new episodes to pop up likely in the afternoon on those days, and check my Twitter for updates (or listen to the previous episode) if there doesn't appear to be a new episode showing up on time as well. There's always exciting games coming up on the horizon as well as plenty of trophy talk to be had! ^_^

This episode, I dive into some news about the upcoming Square Enix Presents showcase and Microsoft finishing its acquisition of Bethesda. I also talk a bit about a common topic that people wonder about: LASIK eye surgery.

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Mar 14, 202148:10
Ready and Waiting: Journey of the Broken Circle review, and Playstation Indies sale shoutouts

Ready and Waiting: Journey of the Broken Circle review, and Playstation Indies sale shoutouts

Hey everyone, welcome to Ready and Waiting -- our review-centric mini-series for the Bros and Consoles podcast! In the past, Michael and I may have given longer impressions of games we've finished/completed within our normal episodes, but it felt right to start breaking out the reviews into their own specific episodes to really give these games and the teams behind them the recognition they deserve. Hence, a brand new mini-series! (Kinda, haha)

This episode, I review Journey of the Broken Circle, by the dev team Lovable Hat Cult and publisher Nakana.io. For full disclosure, a review code for the game was given to me for the PS4, and I played the EU version (assuming there aren't any major differences between this version and the ones available in other regions, etc.). Also, since the PlayStation Indies sale is coming to an end tomorrow, I felt this would be the last time I'd get to shoutout a bunch of awesome games on there for people to check out for assumedly great deals, so hope you enjoy that too!

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! The next regular episode of the podcast will be arriving as planned this weekend, so look forward to that! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Mar 09, 202145:28
Solo Gaming Updates 41: PSVR Spotlight returns, and Omensight talk

Solo Gaming Updates 41: PSVR Spotlight returns, and Omensight talk

Hey everyone, welcome to the Solo Gaming Updates -- my quarantine mini-series for the Bros and Consoles podcast! I still wanted to put out episodes for you all while Michael and I are currently unable to record normal episodes together, so in 2021 these mini episodes will be coming out every Thursday until the normal weekly series can come back in all its gaming glory! Be on the lookout for new episodes to pop up likely in the afternoon on those days, and check my Twitter for updates (or listen to the previous episode) if there doesn't appear to be a new episode showing up on time as well. There's always exciting games coming up on the horizon as well as plenty of trophy talk to be had! ^_^

This episode, I dive into a whole lot of announcements, delays, and some news items like Epic Games buying Mediatonic (the developers behind the hit game, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout), the 6 PSVR titles that were announced in the revival of PSVR Spotlight, and some new Nintendo Switch rumors. I also answer the question eye doctors (myself included) get from a lot of patients: "What is 20/20 vision?"

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! As per the announcement in the beginning of the show, the next episode should be out next weekend (likely Saturdays). I'm also working on an idea for special episodes to make an appearance in the (hopefully) near future, looking at reviewing games that I've managed to finish/platinum recently. Not quite sure just yet what the final project will look like, but hopefully something to look forward to! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Mar 07, 202101:00:16
Solo Gaming Updates 40: First State of Play for 2021 and a Pokemon Direct!

Solo Gaming Updates 40: First State of Play for 2021 and a Pokemon Direct!

Hey everyone, welcome to the Solo Gaming Updates -- my quarantine mini-series for the Bros and Consoles podcast! I still wanted to put out episodes for you all while Michael and I are currently unable to record normal episodes together, so in 2021 these mini episodes will be coming out every Thursday until the normal weekly series can come back in all its gaming glory! Be on the lookout for new episodes to pop up likely in the afternoon on those days, and check my Twitter for updates (or listen to the previous episode) if there doesn't appear to be a new episode showing up on time as well. There's always exciting games coming up on the horizon as well as plenty of trophy talk to be had! ^_^

This episode, I dive into a whole lot of announcements, delays, and larger news items from the last several days, including some hot topics like the Sony State of Play from the 25th, the Pokemon Direct announcements the following morning, and the news of Sony's Japan Studio slowly winding down. 

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Next episode should be out next week Thursday, and occasional special extra Tuesday episodes may appear every once in a while as well. Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Feb 28, 202155:43
Solo Gaming Updates 39: Was the Nintendo Direct a dud?

Solo Gaming Updates 39: Was the Nintendo Direct a dud?

Hey everyone, welcome to the Solo Gaming Updates -- my quarantine mini-series for the Bros and Consoles podcast! I still wanted to put out episodes for you all while Michael and I are currently unable to record normal episodes together, so in 2021 these mini episodes will be coming out every Thursday until the normal weekly series can come back in all its gaming glory! Be on the lookout for new episodes to pop up likely in the afternoon on those days, and check my Twitter for updates (or listen to the previous episode) if there doesn't appear to be a new episode showing up on time as well. There's always exciting games coming up on the horizon as well as plenty of trophy talk to be had! ^_^

This episode, I dive into some of the cool announcements from the Nintendo Direct that aired on February 17th, and why it seemed to kind of fall flat at the end. This is also the first episode of the new format, so let me know if there's anything you like or dislike in it, and I can adjust things accordingly! It's been a while since I did a seemingly more full and meaty episode, so hopefully I'll be able to stretch my podcasting muscles and get back into the groove of things quickly! (But forgive the rust that may show up until then, haha.)

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and productive week, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Next episode should be out next week Thursday, and occasional special extra Tuesday episodes may appear every once in a while as well. Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Feb 19, 202154:06
Solo Gaming Updates 38.5: Updates for evolving the podcast

Solo Gaming Updates 38.5: Updates for evolving the podcast

Hey everyone, welcome to the Solo Gaming Updates -- my quarantine mini-series for the Bros and Consoles podcast! I still wanted to put out episodes for you all while Michael and I are currently unable to record normal episodes together, so in 2021 these mini episodes will be coming out every Thursday until the normal weekly series can come back in all its gaming glory! Be on the lookout for new episodes to pop up likely in the afternoon on those days, and check my Twitter for updates (or listen to the previous episode) if there doesn't appear to be a new episode showing up on time as well. There's always exciting games coming up on the horizon as well as plenty of trophy talk to be had! ^_^

This episode is focusing more on how I plan to evolve the podcast moving forward, so if you want to hear about where I'm planning on taking things going forward, please give it a listen! If you just want to be surprised, feel free to just jump in this Thursday and see what's changed! ^_^

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and restful weekend, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Next episode should be out next week Thursday, and occasional special extra Tuesday episodes may appear every once in a while as well. Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Feb 16, 202120:44
Solo Gaming Updates 38: Mass Effect hype and the worst demo ever?

Solo Gaming Updates 38: Mass Effect hype and the worst demo ever?

Hey everyone, welcome to the Solo Gaming Updates -- my quarantine mini-series for the Bros and Consoles podcast! I still wanted to put out episodes for you all while Michael and I are currently unable to record normal episodes together, so in 2021 these mini episodes will be coming out every Thursday until the normal weekly series can come back in all its gaming glory! Be on the lookout for new episodes to pop up likely in the afternoon on those days, and check my Twitter for updates (or listen to the previous episode) if there doesn't appear to be a new episode showing up on time as well. There's always exciting games coming up on the horizon as well as plenty of trophy talk to be had! ^_^

This episode, I dive into some info about the Mass Effect Legendary Edition which has finally gotten a release date, as well as my time with some cool games and a, quite honestly, terrible demo for a game that is coming out in less than 2 months. Will there be anything to salvage for Balan Wonderworld when it finally releases..? Take a listen to see what I mean!

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and restful holiday season, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Next episode should be out next week Thursday, and occasional special extra Tuesday episodes may appear every once in a while as well. Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Feb 05, 202147:43
Solo Gaming Updates 37: GameStop stocks going wild and our own Fantasy Gaming League!

Solo Gaming Updates 37: GameStop stocks going wild and our own Fantasy Gaming League!

Hey everyone, welcome to the Solo Gaming Updates -- my quarantine mini-series for the Bros and Consoles podcast! I still wanted to put out episodes for you all while Michael and I are currently unable to record normal episodes together, so in 2021 these mini episodes will be coming out every Thursday until the normal weekly series can come back in all its gaming glory! Be on the lookout for new episodes to pop up likely in the afternoon on those days, and check my Twitter for updates (or listen to the previous episode) if there doesn't appear to be a new episode showing up on time as well. There's always exciting games coming up on the horizon as well as plenty of trophy talk to be had! ^_^

This episode, I dive into the news that's made headlines even outside of the gaming news space: GameStop stocks. Is it really complicated? Kinda. Am I still probably just scratching the surface? Most definitely. Am I going to try and spend all the episode to explain it all in full detail though? No way! Plus, Michael and I finally jumped in on the Fantasy Critic league business, so if you want to follow along with us there, follow our league by searching for "Bros and Consoles" at the website fantasycritic.games. 

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and restful holiday season, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Next episode should be out next week Thursday, and occasional special extra Tuesday episodes may appear every once in a while as well. Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Jan 29, 202148:18
Solo Gaming Updates 36: Resident Evil Showcase reactions and a short list of game delays

Solo Gaming Updates 36: Resident Evil Showcase reactions and a short list of game delays

Hey everyone, welcome to the Solo Gaming Updates -- my quarantine mini-series for the Bros and Consoles podcast! I still wanted to put out episodes for you all while Michael and I are currently unable to record normal episodes together, so in 2021 these mini episodes will be coming out every Thursday until the normal weekly series can come back in all its gaming glory! Be on the lookout for new episodes to pop up likely in the afternoon on those days, and check my Twitter for updates (or listen to the previous episode) if there doesn't appear to be a new episode showing up on time as well. There's always exciting games coming up on the horizon as well as plenty of trophy talk to be had! ^_^

This episode, I talked a bit about my thoughts on the Resident Evil Showcase that aired today (which Brittney Brombacher killed, by the way), and a small list of the games that have been delayed so far this year. Did I also spend way too much time playing Minecraft this past week? You'll have to listen to find out!

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and restful holiday season, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Next episode should be out next week Thursday, and occasional special extra Tuesday episodes may appear every once in a while as well. Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Jan 22, 202142:50
Solo Gaming Updates 35: Kicking butt in Bloodborne and a New Pokemon Snap!

Solo Gaming Updates 35: Kicking butt in Bloodborne and a New Pokemon Snap!

Hey everyone, welcome to the Solo Gaming Updates -- my quarantine mini-series for the Bros and Consoles podcast! I still wanted to put out episodes for you all while Michael and I are currently unable to record normal episodes together, so in 2021 these mini episodes will be coming out every Thursday until the normal weekly series can come back in all its gaming glory! Be on the lookout for new episodes to pop up likely in the afternoon on those days, and check my Twitter for updates (or listen to the previous episode) if there doesn't appear to be a new episode showing up on time as well. There's always exciting games coming up on the horizon as well as plenty of trophy talk to be had! ^_^

This episode is a little more laid back, as I discuss my time with Bloodborne so far, jumping into the Ys series to see if I'd enjoy Ys 9 coming out in February, some info on the New Pokemon Snap game coming out in April(?),  and some gaming goals I've been keeping up with so far!

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and restful holiday season, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Next episode should be out next week Thursday, and occasional special extra Tuesday episodes may appear every once in a while as well. Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Jan 15, 202141:25
Solo Gaming Updates 34: Upcoming PS5 games

Solo Gaming Updates 34: Upcoming PS5 games

Hey everyone, welcome to the Solo Gaming Updates -- my quarantine mini-series for the Bros and Consoles podcast! I still wanted to put out episodes for you all while Michael and I are currently unable to record normal episodes together, so these mini episodes will be coming out every Tuesday and Thursday until the normal weekly series can come back in all its gaming glory! Be on the lookout for new episodes to pop up likely in the afternoon on those days, and check my Twitter for updates (or listen to the previous episode) if there doesn't appear to be a new episode showing up on those days. There's always exciting games coming up on the horizon as well as plenty of trophy talk to be had! ^_^

Being the first episode of the year, I figured it would be helpful for people to know what's on the near-horizon for PS5 owners, so I've compiled a list of nearly all the games with actual set release dates within the first half of the year. Obviously, I probably missed some things, so if I did, feel free to let me know with any of the avenues listed below!

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Hope everyone had a nice and restful holiday season, and welcome back to new and old listeners alike! Next episode should be out next week Tuesday or Thursday. Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Jan 07, 202144:08
Solo Gaming Updates 33: Top 8 Gaming Experiences of 2020

Solo Gaming Updates 33: Top 8 Gaming Experiences of 2020

Hey everyone, welcome to the Solo Gaming Updates -- my quarantine mini-series for the Bros and Consoles podcast! I still wanted to put out episodes for you all while Michael and I are currently unable to record normal episodes together, so these mini episodes will be coming out every Tuesday and Thursday until the normal weekly series can come back in all its gaming glory! Be on the lookout for new episodes to pop up likely in the afternoon on those days, and check my Twitter for updates (or listen to the previous episode) if there doesn't appear to be a new episode showing up on those days. There's always exciting games coming up on the horizon as well as plenty of trophy talk to be had! ^_^

This episode is the last one of the year, so it's a bit longer than some of the previous SGUs! I go through my top 8 favorite experiences this year in video games, and I hope you all have some great ones you'll remember from your own years as well!

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

It's crazy that we're almost at the end of the year, but it's been a wild ride! Sorry for the late episode this week, but I always look forward to podcasting for you all, and it's very humbling that you all continue to tune in each week. I can't wait to start up again next year, with hopefully some new surprises in store for you! Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Dec 26, 202001:08:27
Solo Gaming Updates 32: Cyberpunk 2077 woes, Shady Part of Me puzzle magic, and Monster Sanctuary awesomeness

Solo Gaming Updates 32: Cyberpunk 2077 woes, Shady Part of Me puzzle magic, and Monster Sanctuary awesomeness

Hey everyone, welcome to the Solo Gaming Updates -- my quarantine mini-series for the Bros and Consoles podcast! I still wanted to put out episodes for you all while Michael and I are currently unable to record normal episodes together, so these mini episodes will be coming out every Tuesday and Thursday until the normal weekly series can come back in all its gaming glory! Be on the lookout for new episodes to pop up likely in the afternoon on those days, and check my Twitter for updates (or listen to the previous episode) if there doesn't appear to be a new episode showing up on those days. There's always exciting games coming up on the horizon as well as plenty of trophy talk to be had! ^_^

This episode, I've got some updates on the Cyberpunk 2077/CD Projekt Red situation, as well as some stories to share about my surprisingly fun times with a couple new indie titles: Shady Part of Me and Monster Sanctuary. Come have a listen!

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

It's crazy that we're almost at the end of the year, but it's been a wild ride! As I mention in the beginning of the episode, the last episode of this year before going on a short break will be next week (likely either Wednesday the 23rd or Thursday the 24th). That episode will be focused on looking back at all the great games that came out and enriched our lives during the rough year known as 2020, so hope you all look forward to that! Sorry for the late second episode this week, but I always look forward to podcasting for you all, and it's very humbling that you all continue to tune in each week. See you all later for the episode next week. Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Dec 19, 202036:39
Solo Gaming Updates 31: The CDPR and Cyberpunk 2077 debacle

Solo Gaming Updates 31: The CDPR and Cyberpunk 2077 debacle

Hey everyone, welcome to the Solo Gaming Updates -- my quarantine mini-series for the Bros and Consoles podcast! I still wanted to put out episodes for you all while Michael and I are currently unable to record normal episodes together, so these mini episodes will be coming out every Tuesday and Thursday until the normal weekly series can come back in all its gaming glory! Be on the lookout for new episodes to pop up likely in the afternoon on those days, and check my Twitter for updates (or listen to the previous episode) if there doesn't appear to be a new episode showing up on those days. There's always exciting games coming up on the horizon as well as plenty of trophy talk to be had! ^_^

This episode will be a bit different than usual, as I've got some spicy and serious takes regarding the recent news regarding the developer of Cyberpunk 2077: CD Projekt Red. It's been a while since I've gone over news for you all, so hopefully I can inform everyone about things sufficiently without confusing people (or myself, haha). 

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

It's crazy that we're almost at the end of the year, but it's been a wild ride! I always look forward to podcasting for you all, and it's very humbling that you all continue to tune in each week. See you all later for the next episode on Thursday. Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Dec 16, 202034:15
Solo Gaming Updates 30: Weekend Gaming Warriors

Solo Gaming Updates 30: Weekend Gaming Warriors

Hey everyone, welcome to the Solo Gaming Updates -- my quarantine mini-series for the Bros and Consoles podcast! I still wanted to put out episodes for you all while Michael and I are currently unable to record normal episodes together, so these mini episodes will be coming out every Tuesday and Thursday until the normal weekly series can come back in all its gaming glory! Be on the lookout for new episodes to pop up likely in the afternoon on those days, and check my Twitter for updates (or listen to the previous episode) if there doesn't appear to be a new episode showing up on those days. There's always exciting games coming up on the horizon as well as plenty of trophy talk to be had! ^_^

This episode, I'll be talking about some of the multiplayer games I've jumped back into all of a sudden due to their PS5 versions releasing, and I don't try to hide that I'm not very good at one of them! For those who are more interested in single player games, I've also got some time in with Demon's Souls and even have a video up on youtube if you're looking for tips or just want to see how I fared against one of the earlier bosses. 

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

It's crazy that we're almost at the end of the year, but it's been a wild ride! Sorry for the late second episode this week, but I always look forward to podcasting for you all, and it's very humbling that you all continue to tune in each week. See you all later for the next episode on Tuesday. Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Dec 13, 202029:34
Solo Gaming Updates 29: Back and ready for The Game Awards!

Solo Gaming Updates 29: Back and ready for The Game Awards!

Hey everyone, welcome to the Solo Gaming Updates -- my quarantine mini-series for the Bros and Consoles podcast! I still wanted to put out episodes for you all while Michael and I are currently unable to record normal episodes together, so these mini episodes will be coming out every Tuesday and Thursday until the normal weekly series can come back in all its gaming glory! Be on the lookout for new episodes to pop up likely in the afternoon on those days, and check my Twitter for updates (or listen to the previous episode) if there doesn't appear to be a new episode showing up on those days. There's always exciting games coming up on the horizon as well as plenty of trophy talk to be had! ^_^

This episode, I'll be talking about the gaming I've done lately on the Vita and the PS5!

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

It's crazy that we're almost at the end of the year, but it's been a wild ride! I always look forward to podcasting for you all, and it's very humbling that you all continue to tune in each week. See you all later for the next episode on Thursday. Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Dec 09, 202034:57
Solo Gaming Updates 28: First Weekend with the PS5!

Solo Gaming Updates 28: First Weekend with the PS5!

Hey everyone, welcome to the Solo Gaming Updates -- my quarantine mini-series for the Bros and Consoles podcast! I still wanted to put out episodes for you all while Michael and I are currently unable to record normal episodes together, so these mini episodes will be coming out every Tuesday and Thursday until the normal weekly series can come back in all its gaming glory! Be on the lookout for new episodes to pop up likely in the afternoon on those days, and check my Twitter for updates (or listen to the previous episode) if there doesn't appear to be a new episode showing up on those days. There's always exciting games coming up on the horizon as well as plenty of trophy talk to be had! ^_^

This episode, I'll be talking about my time with the brand-new PlayStation 5, and some of the hot titles I've played and platinumed so far!

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

Again, my sincerest apologies for being unable to record another episode earlier in the week on Tuesday like usual, and as a reminder I will be on a short pause for this coming week. However, expect things to be back on schedule during that first week of December! See you all again for the next episode on Tuesday, December 1st. Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Nov 19, 202040:24
Solo Gaming Updates 27: The PlayStation 5 has arrived!

Solo Gaming Updates 27: The PlayStation 5 has arrived!

Hey everyone, welcome to the Solo Gaming Updates -- my quarantine mini-series for the Bros and Consoles podcast! I still wanted to put out episodes for you all while Michael and I are currently unable to record normal episodes together, so these mini episodes will be coming out every Tuesday and Thursday until the normal weekly series can come back in all its gaming glory! Be on the lookout for new episodes to pop up likely in the afternoon on those days, and check my Twitter for updates (or listen to the previous episode) if there doesn't appear to be a new episode showing up on those days. There's always exciting games coming up on the horizon as well as plenty of trophy talk to be had! ^_^

This episode, I'll be talking about my time with the brand-new PlayStation 5, and some of the hot titles I've gotten to get a taste of on it!

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

See you all again for the next episode on Tuesday. Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Nov 13, 202021:32
Solo Gaming Updates 26: Hades and Watch Dogs Legion are insane! (In a good way)

Solo Gaming Updates 26: Hades and Watch Dogs Legion are insane! (In a good way)

Hey everyone, welcome to the Solo Gaming Updates -- my quarantine mini-series for the Bros and Consoles podcast! I still wanted to put out episodes for you all while Michael and I are currently unable to record normal episodes together, so these mini episodes will be coming out every Tuesday and Thursday until the normal weekly series can come back in all its gaming glory! Be on the lookout for new episodes to pop up likely in the afternoon on those days, and check my Twitter for updates (or listen to the previous episode) if there doesn't appear to be a new episode showing up on those days. There's always exciting games coming up on the horizon as well as plenty of trophy talk to be had! ^_^

This episode, I'll be talking about some of my time with a couple great games from this year: Hades and Watch Dogs Legion!

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

See you all again for the next episode on Thursday. Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Nov 11, 202030:06
Solo Gaming Updates 25: PS5 storage space is small, but we'll work with it

Solo Gaming Updates 25: PS5 storage space is small, but we'll work with it

Hey everyone, welcome to the Solo Gaming Updates -- my quarantine mini-series for the Bros and Consoles podcast! I still wanted to put out episodes for you all while Michael and I are currently unable to record normal episodes together, so these mini episodes will be coming out every Tuesday and Thursday until the normal weekly series can come back in all its gaming glory! Be on the lookout for new episodes to pop up likely in the afternoon on those days, and check my Twitter for updates (or listen to the previous episode) if there doesn't appear to be a new episode showing up on those days. There's always exciting games coming up on the horizon as well as plenty of trophy talk to be had! ^_^

This episode, I'll be talking about some of my plans for the estimated storage space we'll have available for the PS5 SSD, as well as the myriad of new games that will be releasing within the next week. We're officially one week away from the PS5 launch!!

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

See you all again for the next episode on Tuesday. Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Nov 05, 202030:10
Solo Gaming Updates 24: Watch Dogs Legion permadeath: Yea or Nay?

Solo Gaming Updates 24: Watch Dogs Legion permadeath: Yea or Nay?

Hey everyone, welcome to the Solo Gaming Updates -- my quarantine mini-series for the Bros and Consoles podcast! I still wanted to put out episodes for you all while Michael and I are currently unable to record normal episodes together, so these mini episodes will be coming out every Tuesday and Thursday until the normal weekly series can come back in all its gaming glory! Be on the lookout for new episodes to pop up likely in the afternoon on those days, and check my Twitter for updates (or listen to the previous episode) if there doesn't appear to be a new episode showing up on those days. There's always exciting games coming up on the horizon as well as plenty of trophy talk to be had! ^_^

This episode, I'll be talking about some of my time in Watch Dogs Legion, and trying out Space Hulk and Cat Quest. Oh, and trophies a bit as well! ;D

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

See you all again for the next episode on Thursday. Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Nov 04, 202033:42
Solo Gaming Updates 23: Bugsnax coming to PS Plus next month!

Solo Gaming Updates 23: Bugsnax coming to PS Plus next month!

Hey everyone, welcome to the Solo Gaming Updates -- my quarantine mini-series for the Bros and Consoles podcast! I still wanted to put out episodes for you all while Michael and I are currently unable to record normal episodes together, so these mini episodes will be coming out every Tuesday and Thursday until the normal weekly series can come back in all its gaming glory! Be on the lookout for new episodes to pop up likely in the afternoon on those days, and check my Twitter for updates (or listen to the previous episode) if there doesn't appear to be a new episode showing up on those days. There's always exciting games coming up on the horizon as well as plenty of trophy talk to be had! ^_^

This episode, I'll be talking about some cool games coming out within the next week, a mid-talk revelation of some awesome games for PS Plus in November, and some fun times in Fall Guys!

As always, feel free to reach out if you guys and gals have any questions, comments, or feedback for the show! The contact info is posted below:

Twitter = @IndieRonin

Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.com

PSN = IndieRonin (Nathan) and AsideQuest (Michael)

Youtube = Indie Ronin (www.youtube.com/kanae17)

See you all again for the next episode on Tuesday. Thanks again for all the support, and hope you're all staying safe and healthy!

Oct 29, 202027:14