Crazy Train of Thought: A Podcast About Video Games
By The Idiot Savants
Crazy Train of Thought: A Podcast About Video GamesOct 20, 2017
166: Fortnite Seasons, Console Exclusivity, and Xbox Business Decisions: Opinions from The Experts
ALL ABOARD for another fantastic episode of Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! Host Ryan Wolf is joined this week by a panel of seasoned veterans in the gaming industry: PC Master Race appointee Wyatt, Console Purist and Xbox Fan Bradyn, and Lil Pokemasta Emmett. Today, we even have f*cking spreadsheets, baby! Pokemaster Troy Osborn produces. Checkalook at this week’s topics:
(00:02:48) Ryan complains about Starfield patches
(00:08:32) Palworld roadmap
(00:15:23) What the experts have been playing
(00:18:02) Changes and updates to Fortnite
(00:21:38) Red Ring of Death wet towel trick
(00:23:31) Bradyn plays MLB The Show 2024
(00:27:11) What season of Fortnite was the best?
(00:33:39) The future of console gaming, according to the experts
(00:38:08) The experts weigh in on former head of Sony Interactive Entertainment Shawn Layden’s comments about console exclusivity
(00:45:32) Time for spreadsheets: Where are all the “next gen” games?
(00:51:53) What the experts think
(00:59:35) Is FPS relevant if you suck at games?
(01:03:42) Emmett tries to play with a mouse and keyboard
(01:17:00) The experts weigh in on Xbox’s future business strategies
(01:21:54) Ryan guesses the meaning of 2024's hottest slang terms
Link to Episode 89 of The Jeff Gerstmann Show (Xbox discussion timestamp is 1:26:51)
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165: Hell Let Loose and Xbox Struggles for Third Place
Episode 165
ALL ABOARD for another fantastic episode of Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! Host Ryan Wolf is joined this week by velvet painting connoisseur Austyn Torres and train railroad spike thief/podcast producer Malcon Wilson. Checkalook at this week’s topics:
(00:04:30:13) Shredded Xbox leads to remote up the butt
(00:06:01:20) Microsoft struggles for 3rd place discussion part 2
(00:12:15:29) Are streamers fueling fanboy rage?
(00:14:16:15) Angry people on the internet
(00:16:19:09) Are there gaming monopolies?
(00:20:03:11) Sony layoffs and multiplatform ambitions
(00:25:10:25) Should Microsoft take Jeff Gerstmann’s suggestions for the next Xbox?
(00:37:55:12) Austyn teaches us about Hell Let Loose
(00:43:14:04) There’s a woman on the front line??
(00:44:26:14) Role playing in Hell Let Loose
(00:49:57:02) Closing thoughts on Hell Let Loose
Link to Episode 89 of The Jeff Gerstmann Show (Xbox discussion timestamp is 1:26:51)
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164: Palworld, Madame Web, and the Future of Xbox
ALL ABOARD for another fantastic episode of Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! Host Ryan Wolf is joined this week by Sith Overlord Austyn Torres, Palmaster Troy Osborn, and backdraft (the movie) survivor Colin Freakin Giffy. Checkalook at this week’s topics:
(00:03:25) Is Palworld better than Pokemon?
(00:23:29) Base-building in Palworld
(00:25:58) Shoutout Palworld.gg
(00:27:25) Palworld and other Pokemon clones
(00:30:08) Troy’s idea for captured humans in PalworldZZ
(00:32:26) Base raids and defenses
(00:34:55) Austyn gets back to base building
(00:36:27) Palworld is really f*cked up
(00:39:15) Closing thoughts on Palworld
(00:46:18) A short conversation about Spiderman 2 the game, but not the original game based on the movie Spiderman 2 in 2004 or the game Amazing Spiderman 2 also based on the popular movie. This is like totally different from that. In fact, forget those ones were ever released at all and that the game we are about to talk about is the only game called Spiderman 2 to exist in this timeline.
(00:59:52) An impromptu rant about Madam Web
(01:30:33) Xbox goes multiplatform? A video essay in defense of big green
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163: Is Starfield the Most BETHESDA Game Ever Made?
Episode 162
ALL ABOARD for another fantastic episode of Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! Host Ryan Wolf is joined this week by the pirouetted piercer himself Austyn Torres and Pokemaster Troy Osborn. Checkalook at this week’s topics:
(00:02:40) The Idiot Savants Abroad! Ryan goes to the UK
(00:24:07) Starfield chat begins
(00:27:05) Ryan is frustrated
(00:37:51) How not to role play as The Mantis
(00:45:20) Troy has a solution
(00:57:42) Troy’s time with Starfield
(01:11:35) Chameleon armor ftw
(01:18:25) Austyn has ship issues (shipshues?)
(01:25:59) Addressing backlash to Starfield (small spoiler warning)
(01:57:29) Characters and companions
(02:02:40) Is Starfield sterile/vanilla?
(02:13:34) DLC ideas and Starfield vs Horizon 2 vs Cyberpunk
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162: Cancun Drug Dealers, Path of the Titan, and Soul Hackers 2
All Aboard!! Sam shares his tales of his time in Cancun. Ryan reveals he's already achieved a lifelong dream of his to see T. Swift in concert. Austin guides us through the prehistoric game: Path of Titans. Ryan Talks about Soul Hackers 2. TMNT has a pizza scented controller?? Gross? Cool? Tell us your thoughts as you join us on this week's Crazy Train of Thought.
01:46 Sam Goes to Cancun
11:52 Ryan at a T Swift Concert
33:00 Path of Titans
50:32 Soul Hackers 2
1:26:00 Pizza Scented Controllers
161: Dead Island 2 and Micro-vision XBlizzard versus FTC
ALL ABOARD for this week’s episode of Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! Ryan Wolf is joined again this week by former ice roller blading consultant Austyn Torres and 2012’s Winner of the Easter Egg Hider World Championships Malcolm Wilson.
Checkalook at our topics:
(00:02:18) Reminiscing about Dead Island 1
(00:03:19) Dead Island 1 trailer
(00:06:50) Dead Island 2 - trailer and comparison to Dying Light
(00:09:35) Dead Island 2 - G.O.R.E. system
(00:16:59) Dead Island 2 - best mission so far
(00:22:23) Dead Island 2 - ability cards and upgrades
(00:30:49) Dead Island 2 - does it need parkour?
(00:40:20) Dead Island 2 - environmental kills
(00:42:21) Warlander (free-to-play, Steam/Playstation Network)
(00:52:12) Warlander has mediocre reviews?
(00:58:14) Streamer “Gotfeet” plays Warlander with his feet
(01:05:41) News: Microsoft vs FTC
(01:15:30) Microsoft “spend Sony out of business” email
(01:30:34) Starfield not on Xbox? – Phil Spencer reveal
(01:34:56) Ryan - #1 Xbox stan?
(01:39:01) Potential repercussions of the Microsoft/Activision deal
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Warlander on Steam (steampowered.com)
What the FTC v. Microsoft trial uncovered about the video game industry (yahoo.com)
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160: Frito Lay Presents: Flamin' Hot Summer of Games
ALL ABOARD for another amazingly stupid episode of Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! Host Ryan Wolf is joined this week by pirouetted piercer Austyn Torres and the best podcast producer in the game today - Malcolm Wilson. Checkalook at our topics:
(00:00:39) Ryan grew a beard
(00:03:48) Austyn changes jobs
(00:13:46) Frito Lay Presents: Flamin’ Hot Summer of Games
(00:15:59) Ryan’s thoughts on Avatar and ass wiping
(00:26:29) Austyn talks Assassins Creed: Mirage
(00:34:02) Far Cry Blood Dragon gets a Netflix anime series
(00:34:38) Austyn talks Star Wars: Outlaws
(00:42:37) Austyn and Insomniacs’ Spiderman 2
(00:46:39) Ryan and Dragon’s Dogma 2
(00:54:21) Austyn and Baulder’s Gate 3
(01:00:12) Fable and Richard Ayoade
(01:05:57) Anger Foot and Skate Story
(01:12:55) We all talk Starfield
(01:29:00) Penis-shaped ships
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159: The Rules of Fight Club
ALL ABOARD the Crazy Train of Thought Podcast as Conductor Ryan Wolf tries to prevent the conversations from derailing. Joining Ryan today we have PokéMaster Troy Osborn, along with VR Expert Colin Freaking Giffy!! Back on the pod and as usual a total train wreck for your entertainment.
Today's Episode features:
(05:00) Colin almost stabbed a guy
(11:18) Ryan was bullied
(26:08) Colin's middle school story
(33:42) Ryan plays more Biomutant
(42:25) Ryan discusses The Ascent
158: VR Poker
ALL ABOARD the Crazy Train of Thought Podcast...or rather our train wreck. The Supreme Host Ryan Wolf is joined by VR Expert Collin Freaking Giffy (#backonthepod), and Pokemaster Troy Osborn (no relation to Ozzy).
Today's subjects include:
(17:53) What not to do in VR Poker
(40:57) Taji: An Ancient Epic
(54:12) The Ascent
Sedona and the Steam Deck
Episode 157
ALL ABOARD for another leisurely episode of Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! Host Ryan Wolf is joined this week by a very tanned-looking Sam the Babbi and Podcast Producer Malcolm Wilson. Checkalook at our topics and subscribe to Game Hype for our news segment!
(00:03:32) Gamer music
(00:05:46) Bootlegged movies
(00:13:30) Storytime with Sam
(00:18:14) Chicago sucks
(00:25:02) Cowboy hats in Arizona
(00:31:11) Sedona
(00:43:02) Halo Infinite Beta
(01:01:27) A conversation about the Steam Deck
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Loki Talk
Episode 156
ALL ABOARD for another fantastic episode of Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! Join us for a very special episode as host Ryan Wolf is joined for the first time in studio by Hogey and Shan from the I Can Marvel All Day podcast! Co-host and Pokèmaster Troy Osborn, Marvel Expert Madalyn, and Colin Freakin’ Giffy also make appearances.
This week’s topic is LOKI. We’re breaking down the ins, the outs, and everything in between from Marvel’s newest TV release. Full spoiler warnings are in effect!
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Hades Train and Biomutant
Episode 155
ALL ABOARD for another fantastic episode of Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! Podcast host Ryan Wolf is joined this week by cohost Pokèmaster Troy Osborn and newcomer Automatic Austin. We’re bringing you a fresh take on some of our new favorite games. Checkalook at our topics and subscribe to Game Hype for our news segment!
(00:03:27) Troy haz bby (agin)
(00:08:44) Austin and Troy play more Hades
(00:14:17) Ryan and Troy play Biomutant
(00:35:23) Austin’s favorite games
(00:43:38) Ryan plays Narita Boy
(00:50:01) Ryan has an announcement
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Population One, Kano Wins, Pokémon Snap
ALL ABOARD for another fantastic episode of Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! Podcast host Ryan Wolf is joined this week by Pokémaster Troy Osborn and intrepid co-host Colin Freakin’ Griffy. We’re bringing you SPOILERS and discussion of Mortal Kombat! A little late but whatevs. The very best Pokémaster Troy Osborn breaks down Pokémon Snap. Colin gives us the inside scoop on Population One. Checkalook at our topics and subscribe to Game Hype for our news.
(00:03:11) Mortal Kombat
(00:28:35) Pokémon Snap
(00:42:41) Population One
(00:59:23) Toolkit
Wandavision: A Retrospective Dissection and Discussion
ALL ABOARD for another fantastic episode of Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! Podcast host Ryan Wolf is joined this week by MCU correspondent Madalyn and intrepid co-host Colin Freakin’ Giffy. We’re bringing you FULL SPOILERS and discussion of Wandavision! Checkalook at our topics and subscribe to Game Hype for our news segment!
(00:07:42) Wandavision conversation begins
(00:16:30) Colin not surprised by Agatha
(00:21:08) We hate Fietro (fake Pietro)
(00:27:20) Where did Wanda get her powers?
(00:33:16) Darcy is still boring, according to Ryan
(00:37:06) Do the people in the world of the MCU know about the events of the MCU?
(00:39:37) Problems with New Vision
(00:51:59) Monica Rambeau and the future of the MCU
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Covid Cancellations, Call of Duty Zombies Update, and Sea of Thieves Role-Players
Episode 152
ALL ABOARD for another fantastic episode of Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! Ryan Wolf is joined this week by Pokèmaster Troy Osborn, Colin Freakin’ Giffy, and Sam the Babbi, aka “Samsafrass.” We’re bringing you the best video game rants on the internet live from Twitch on Tuesday at 7 PM Eastern. Checkalook at our topics and subscribe to Game Hype for our news segment!
(00:04:02) Naps, being late for work, and cruel jokes
(00:10:08) Kicked in the nuts
(00:16:11) Sam’s Covid story
(00:24:31) Ryan plays Zombies
(00:49:33) Sam plays Sea of Thieves with role-players
(01:08:53) A short review of Godzilla vs King Kong
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Island Saver, VR Ping Pong, and Pavlov's Star Wars Zombie Mods
Episode 151
ALL ABOARD for another fantastic episode of Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! Ryan Wolf is joined this week by Pokèmaster Troy Osborn, Colin Freakin’ Giffy, and Sam the Babbi, aka “Samsafrass.” We’re bringing you the best video game rants on the internet live from Twitch on Tuesday at 7 PM Eastern. Checkalook at our topics and subscribe to Game Hype for our news segment!
(00:04:24) Coffee, Coke, and popcorn
(00:11:46) PSA for the audience
(00:14:39) Troy plays Island Saver
(00:27:00) Colin plays VR ping pong
(00:49:02) VR Chat has a grapple map
(00:54:28) Pavlov zombies mod is super cool
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Valheim and Card Collecting Addictions
ALL ABOARD for another fantastic episode of Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! Joining host Ryan Wolf this week are Pokèmaster Troy Osborn co-cohost Colin Freakin’ Giffy. We’re bringing you the best video game rants on the internet live from Twitch on Tuesday at 7 PM Eastern. Checkalook at our topics and subscribe to Game Hype for our news segment!
(00:02:20) Colin checks in with Valheim
(00:15:18) Hunting shit in Valheim
(00:28:29) Ryan and Troy play the Outriders demo (full game coming to Game Pass at launch)
(00:40:16) Class abilities in Outriders
(00:47:04) Question from the chat: What games should you be playing on Switch?
(00:48:44) Troy has a new addiction
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You Should Play Phasmophobia
Episode 149
ALL ABOARD for another fantastic episode of Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! Joining host Ryan Wolf this week are Pokèmaster Troy Osborn, Philbo Swagginns, Philthy Phil, and Colin freakin’ Giffy. This is our very first episode filmed live on Twitch and you check out the video version in the show notes below. Due to listener feedback, we have decided to essentially split our show into two podcasts. So, for those of you interested in our curated selection of the best video game news normally found in the second half of the show should checkalook at the Game Hype podcast. Link to that below.
(00:04:11) Troy plays Hades
(00:10:00) Ryan plays Ni No Kuni
(00:13:31) Horizon: Zero Dawn PS5 impressions
(00:18:23) Phasmophobia: the kind of broken co-op psychological horror game you should be playing
(00:41:51) A short conversation about indie games
(00:44:42) Colin checks in with Minecraft
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Idiot Royale 2020: Part 2
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Idiot Royale 2020: Part 1
As all four seasons of 2020 have passed, so too does another year of video games fall into yesteryear. Join the whole Idiot Savant crew for a masterful episode that is part commemoration for last year’s games and part debate about the ones that were Savantworthy and the biggest Trainwrecks. Welcome to Idiot Royale.
(00:02:49) Idiot Royale 2020 begins(00:06:34) Category: Best Visuals(00:07:38) Tell Me Why (00:15:25) Neon Abyss(00:18:39) Nexomon: Extinction(00:24:27) Doom: Eternal(00:25:06) Demon’s Souls(00:37:17) Moons of Madness(00:40:46) Last of Us 2(00:56:32) Promo Pod: The Imperial Scrolls of Honor(00:57:24) Category: Best Story(00:59:31) Assassin's Creed: Valhalla(01:11:33) Avengers: The Game(01:16:00) Moons of Madness(01:24:50) Cyberpunk 2077(01:52:50) Nexomon: Extinction(02:18:07) Christmas-master Troy brings gifts (02:27:43) Recap and rundown for Part 2
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The Game Awards and Cyber Dicks
(00:02:07) The Game Awards happened, we complain about it
(00:04:43) Perfect Dark revealed by Microsoft
(00:10:15) Master Chief in Fortnite
(00:15:12) The Callisto Protocol, much excite
(00:25:18) Dragon Age got a new trailer, color Austyn intrigued
(00:34:32) So did Mass Effect
(00:40:19) Will Mass Effect and Dragon Age get Anthemed?
(00:46:13) Hyperdot gets some recognition
(00:49:03) Back 4 Blood doesn’t impress Ryan
(00:55:09) Cyberpunk doesn’t suck THAT bad…
(01:02:12) Last gen assessment
(01:06:04) Troy teaches Ryan how load times work
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(01:44:02) Cyberpunk controversy
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CyberVRpunk 2020
ALL ABOARD for Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! This is a week for solemn reflection and deep thought about the future of America… But dick jokes are way funnier. So join host Ryan Wolf along with Nexomaster Troy Osborn, Sony Superfan Derek Meyers, Sam The Babbi, and Philbo Swagginns for an episode that put us squarely in the top 100 best podcasts of all time. #CHECKALOOK
(00:02:44) Sam buys an Oculus, impresses family
(00:20:25) Steam sales
(00:22:32) Sam doesn’t hate Jump Force, Philip does
(00:28:30) Troy plays Nexomon
(00:42:35) Colin is streaming. Good job Colin
(00:47:52) Initial reactions to Cyberpunk 2077
(01:14:41) News: Avengers game isn’t profitable
(01:23:21) Twitch prodigy banned
(01:45:10) Microsoft wants to change how people preorder consoles
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CODBOCW - Stupid Name, Decent Game
ALL ABOARD for Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! Rabble rousers rejoice as we unveil our thoughts about Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War; a game with a title so long, even its initials are longer than the titles of some other games. Join podcast host Ryan Wolf along with Pokèmaster Troy Osborn, CODBOCW fan Rachel, and Twitchmaster Colin Freakin’ Giffy for an hour and a half full of rants and the heartwarming feeling you get when watching someone else rage. #CHECKALOOK
(00:01:52) Colin has words about Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War
(00:06:56) Troy finds a CODBOCW cheat on TikTok
(00:12:34) Colin talks about sightlines and lag
(00:17:18) CODBOCW is back to basics for Rachel
(00:32:15) The loadout system gets improved?
(00:42:41) Gun attachments make all the difference
(00:49:30) Zombies chat primer
(00:54:12) Should Call of Duty be released as a yearly update instead of a new game?
(01:01:28) We go in depth on Zombies strategy, guns, and how to best survive the horde
(01:21:57) What’s next for Zombies?
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Hulk No Smash: Breaking Down the Marvel-less Avengers The Game
ALL ABOARD for Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! The only podcast on the internet to filmed in a shoebox. Join podcast host Ryan Wolf this week along with his cadre of comrades including Pokèmaster Troy "I'm-gonna-go-hackin'" Osborn, Marvel-lass Madalyn, and Twitchmaster Colin Freakin’ Giffy for all the rants you will ever need. #CHECKALOOK at our topics:
00:02:34 Colin doesn’t regret buying an Xbox Series X
00:05:00 Why Ryan hates HDMI
00:06:18 Colin and Ryan have issues with music games on Series X
00:15:48 Is Marvel’s Avengers Savantworthy?
01:07:10 News: Xbox shortages will continue into 2021
01:10:22 News update: Will Bethesda be exclusive?
01:14:37 The end
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Warzone and Hades
ALL ABOARD for Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! Providing up-to-the-month news and hot takes, one very late episode at a time. Podcast host Ryan Wolf is joined by Pokèmaster Troy Osborn, the illustrious Philbo Swaggins and Twitchmaster Colin Freakin’ Giffy for all the rants you will ever need. #CHECKALOOK at our topics:
Call of Duty Warzone Halloween update (00:03:08)
A short Cold War chat (00:19:32)
Cyberpunk delay (late news, we know) (00:32:34)
Control comes to Switch (00:34:31)
Xbox Game Streaming update (00:39:46)
Philbo plays Hades (00:44:15)
News: Farcry 6 and Rainbow Six Quarantine delayed (00:54:54)
Sony sells like A LOT of PS5s (01:02:22)
Judge decides on FIFA card pack and gambling (01:11:03)
Snoop Dogg gets something special from Xbox (01:14:06)
Microsoft extends warranty for Elite controllers (01:15:45)
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Xbox Campouts and Series X Impressions
ALL ABOARD for Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! The only podcast on the internet to take place in the world’s dankest basement. Podcast host Ryan Wolf is joined by Pokèmaster Troy Osborn and Samwise Babbi for all the rants you will ever need. #CHECKALOOK at our topics:
Sam buys a gaming PC (00:02:50)
Camping for Xbox: The Troy and Ryan Diaries (00:08:18)
Troy plays Tetris Effect Connected (00:34:44)
Ryan plays Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (00:38:50)
Why the Xbox Series X is not the homerun Microsoft needs (00:44:44)
Should Microsoft bring back Xbox 360-style themes? (00:56:47)
Xbox Series X nifty easter egg (01:00:06)
Xbox VS Vape Smoke (01:06:14)
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PS5s are Among Us
ALL ABOARD for Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! The best place on the internet to get breaking news, a month after it happens. This week the worst podcast host in the world Ryan Wolf is joined by World of Warcraft pro player Rachel and Sanic Superfan Philbo Swaggins! #CHECKALOOK at our topics:
Philip tries Dark Souls on Switch (00:11:00)
Ryan should hate Elder Scrolls Blades, but doesn’t (00:16:50)
Rachel plays Among Us (0034:28)
News: PS5 preorders were a shit show (00:47:14)
The crew seems excited for Hogwarts Legacy (00:54:12)
Philip gushes for Demon’s Souls (01:08:16)
God of War gets a teaser video (01:17:38)
The PS Plus Collection is a good idea (01:23:51)
More in depth on PS5 pre-order disaster (01:30:47)
PS5 exclusives vs Xbox Game Pass (01:37:53)
Sony walks back “we believe in generations” statement (01:48:31)
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Microsoft Proves Money Wins All Arguments
ALL ABOARD for Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! The best place on the internet to get breaking news, a month after it happens. Ryan Wolf sits down with a cadre of comrades including Pokèmaster Troy Osborn, Martin Freeman wannabe Samwise Romero, and Call of Duty’s own Colin Freakin’ Giffy. #CHECKALOOK at our topics:
Sam tests out Prince of Persia: Sands on Time on Steam. Does it hold up? (00:03:05)
Not all who wander are lost on Hobbit Day (00:11:39)
We try to preorder Xboxes (00:21:03)
News: Microsoft buys Bethesda/Zenimax (00:38:42)
Xbox One X sales on Amazon (01:07:21)
Xbox Design Lab temporarily closed for retooling (01:11:41)
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Xbox Wins
ALL ABOARD for Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Pumpkin Spice Boyz! The only podcast on the internet filmed in front a live invisible audience and the best place to get breaking news, a month after it happens. Join host Ryan Wolf this week along with his cadre of comrades including Spookèmaster Troy Osborn, professional fiddler Philbo Swaggins, and the Arnold Schwarzenegger impersonator Colin Freakin’ Giffy. #CHECKALOOK at our topics:
What is Netflix’s High Score? Colin tells all (00:03:39)
Modders get Doom 1994 running on a pregnancy test (00:23:27)
Is the Super Mario Switch bundle a good deal or a ripoff? (00:26:11)
Is Tony Hawk worth 40 bucks? Ryan has the answer (00:37:47)
Phil steals Far Cry 6 (01:00:19)
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Xbox preorders released and sold out (01:04:17)
Xbox addon NVME drive is a pricey-boi (01:05:59)
EA Play (formerly EA Access) comes to Game Pass (01:07:56)
Xbox Game Streaming (xCloud) update (01:32:50)
Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War multiplayer reveal (01:35:08)
Will Nintendo make a 4k Switch? (01:47:06)
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Rage 2, DC FanDome 2020, and Pokèmon Go-cations
Troy’s wife takes a trip to New York City for an almost unbelievable reason (00:05:00)
Ryan tells us why Rage 2 is the game you should be playing on Game Pass (00:21:48)
Online Warriors shout out! (00:49:48)
Troy and Philip played the Avenger’s beta (00:50:21)
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Colin is very excited for WB Games announcements (01:27:30)
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Valve VR and Ninjas in Feudal Japan
ALL ABOARD for Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! The boys are back on the pod this week to ask one question: Are you not entertained? Host Ryan Wolf is joined this week by Malacom “Wilson” Wilson, Philbo Swaggins, Samwise Gunjeans, and co-host Colin Freakin’ Giffy. #CHECKALOOK at our topics:
Sam has a very Japanese birthday (00:03:52)
Sam talks about Love Languages like they are real (00:05:41)
Colin gets a Valve Index (00:09:21)
Philip can’t play the Avengers game beta (00:30:01)
But does play Graveyard Keeper (00:37:10)
And Ghost of Tsushima (00:45:09)
Malacom tells us how Gears Tactics is different (01:00:33)
News: Xbox Series X confirmed for November (01:15:17)
Kid spends parents’ life saving on Twitch, hilarity ensues (01:17:13)
Nintendo profits skyrocket (01:24:24)
Spiderman exclusivity is bad for gamers (01:34:12)
Playstation 5 games require PS5 controllers (01:41:24)
Halo delayed and 343’s 10-year plan (01:46:25)
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Rogue Company Doesn't Suck
ALL ABOARD for Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! We are back on the pod this week to bring you latest and semi-greatest video-game-related content with some stupid mixed in for good measure. Join host Ryan Wolf as he embarks with Pokèmaster Troy Osborn, Far Cry fanboy Philbo Swaggins, and Colin Freakin’ Giffy. #CHECKALOOK at our topics:
Troy gets Rogue Company FO’ FREE (00:03:33)
Should you try Neon Abyss on Game Pass? (00:26:42)
Troy’s Xbox One X is toast (00:34:07)
A discussion in defense of Game Pass (00:36:54)
Phil teases Ghost of Tsushima (00:56:30)
Metacritic changes review policy (01:00:34)
News: PS5 preorders limited to one per household? (01:09:10)
With Epic’s help, Rocket League goes free-to-play (01:17:49)
Man from UK sells Pokèmon card collection for stupid money (01:23:13)
Real Life Stories with Troy Osborn Part II (01:31:21)
Samurai Jack gets a release date (01:35:03)
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Devolver and Ubisoft, Not E3 2020 Continues
ALL ABOARD for Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! Video versions of the pod can now be found on Youtube! The guys are back bringing you the best (and funniest) video game related news! Join host Ryan Wolf this week along with potential virus carrier Pokemaster Troy Osborn, former Jedi Padawan Philbo Swaggins, and the one and only Colin Freakin’ Giffy. #CHECKALOOK at our topics:
Ubisoft Forward 2020 (00:02:59)
Ryan complains about Hyper Scape (00:05:48)
The boys get pumped for Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla (00:09:23)
Phil hates Watch Dogs: Legion (00:22:54)
A discussion of Far Cry (00:36:45)
How Devolver Digital helped inspire Crazy Train of Thought (00:52:05)
Carrion, Fall Guys, and Olija (01:05:33)
Ryan plays the Devolverland Expo (01:15:09)
Shadow Warrior 3 and Serious Sam 4 look like Doom, but in a good way (01:19:41)
News: Modder uses Kinect and trampoline to mod Mario 64 (01:30:51)
New Sony patent could change game demos forever (01:34:03)
Sony and Epic Games cuddle up, monetarily speaking (01:37:08)
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Is The Last of Us 2 Worth Your Time?
ALL ABOARD for Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! We are back on the pod this week to bring you the best (and funniest) video game related news and content. Host Ryan Wolf is joined in the week’s episode by Mrs. Philbo Swaggins Amy, straight from The Shire Philip, and hobo-without-a-shotgun Austyn Torres! #CHECKALOOK at our topics:
In remembrance of A Goofy Movie (00:02:30)
Austyn is back on the pod (00:04:00)
News: WB Games is for sale? (00:07:00)
Epic Games makes free game assets for Unreal Engine (00:16:50)
Cost of next gen games likely to increase (00:21:00)
And so it begins… The Last of Us 2 (00:38:57)
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Russian Bull Sleds
ALL ABOARD for Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! The only podcast on the internet to feature jokes about Pokemon phalluses. We get back to business this week as we try to bring you the best (and funniest) video game related news and content. Host Ryan Wolf is joined by Pokemaster Troy Osborn, Russian bull sled team captain Philip, Lass Kennedy, and cohost Colin Freakin’ Giffy. #CHECKALOOK at our topics:
Colin talks more Warzone (00:04:46)
Kennedy and Troy enjoy Pokemon’s Isle of Armor (00:10:35)
Pokemon Unite, the Pokemoba (00:45:36)
Phil teases Last of Us 2 (00:54:26)
Collector’s editions of games (00:57:45)
Biomutant showed off on IGN’s pretend E3 (01:13:08)
News: Amazon’s Crucible gets unreleased (01:18:38)
Mixer stops mixing (01:26:25)
Colin laments Dr. Disrespect and Twitch (01:36:02)
A chat regarding gaming, riots, sexual harassment, and the internet in 2020
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Video Game News Event 2020 Part 2
ALL ABOARD for Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! The boys reconvene to give you part 2 of our best (and funniest) video game news coverage. Ride along this week with host Ryan Wolf, Pokemaster Troy Osborn, lead vocalist Philip, and Colin Freakin’ Giffy. #checkalook at our topics:
Colin talks Call of Duty (00:02:31)
Pokemon Snap and other news (00:04:57)
EA Play 2020 (00:22:34)
Lost in Random, a playable Tim Burton film (00:25:05)
EA announces SPORTS GAMEZ (00:35:20)
Star Wars Squadrons gameplay and info (00:40:47)
Troy is pumped for Crash Bandicoot 4 (00:47:47)
Ryan and Colin flip out for Ghostrunner (00:54:48)
Foregone brings a new generation of pixel art (01:03:57)
Crosscode is out now! (01:11:13)
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Video Game News Event 2020
ALL ABOARD for Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! We pulled out all the stops this week to bring you the absolute best (and funniest) video game news coverage possible. Join host Ryan Wolf along with a cadre of compadres including: Pokemaster Troy Osborn, Julian, paid voice actor Philip Hepler, sunburnt ginger Justin Campbell, and Colin Freakin’ Giffy. Ride along with us and #checkalook at our topics:
Resident Evil Village (00:03:25)
PS5 Future of Gaming Event (00:15:04)
Spider-Man: Miles Morales (00:18:33)
Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart (00:22:18)
Hitman 3 (00:25:09)
Horizon Forbidden West (00:30:41)
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Godfall (00:45:32)
Demon’s Souls remaster and comparison (00:52:17)
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Troy plays Minecraft Dungeons (00:03:38)
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Diablo mobile game still hasn’t released (00:18:15)
Sam thinks about his life choices (00:23:10)
Sam plays Warzone and Jackbox (00:39:32)
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Nuke or Napalm?
ALL ABOARD for Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! The only podcast on this side of the planet to make you laugh and cry. It’s a whirlwind of emotions. Host Ryan Wolf is joined by a a two-fer of savants this week: Voice Acting Coach Colin Freakin’ Giffy and Pokemaster Troy Osborn. Ride along with us and #checkalook below at our topics:
Colin plays Hyperdot on PC (00:03:58)
Ryan plays Saints Row 3: Remastered (00:14:59)
Lack of new open world IP (00:30:59)
A look back at favorite new IP for this generation (00:36:51)
Predictions for the next 10 years of games (00:50:51)
News: Apex Legends player-made Code of Conduct (01:08:41)
John Wick writer has exciting new projects (01:18:41)
Fan-made OG Xbox Live in the works (01:23:09)
Dino Crisis fan-mod (01:31:28)
Valorant launches (01:35:30)
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Shredded Thumbs
ALL ABOARD for Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! Now officially a video podcast found on YouTube (until we get banned, of course). This week’s episode finds host Ryan Wolf joined by a do-duo of cohosts: the seditious and salacious Colin Friggin’ Giffy and Pokemaster Troy Osborn. Ride along with us and #checkalook below at our topics:
Colin sets up his streaming rig and PC (00:05:19)
Ryan and Troy test new controllers (00:13:19)
Colin plays Modern Warfare on his new PC (00:23:12)
Ryan and Colin argue about how eyes work (00:29:11)
Troy talks Modern Warfare with Power A Fusion Pro controller (00:35:22)
Ryan participates in Forza Horizon 4’s Wheelspin-Gate debacle (00:38:42)
News: Respawn forms new Vancouver studio (00:57:48)
GTA V free on Epic Games Store, cheaters ruin it (01:06:29)
Mordern Warfare Warzone’s bunkers are opening (01:12:52)
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Did You See What Happened in the Basement?
ALL ABOARD for Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! We now have a semi-professional video version of our pod! Join host Ryan Wolf this week along with a trio of bearded wonders including sandal-wearer Philip, Soupman Justin Campbell and the always entertaining Pokemaster Troy Osborn. Ride along with us and #checkalook below at our topics:
Troy plays Streets of Rage 4 (00:03:59)
Philip builds his own PC (00:15:45)
Ryan plays Away Journey to the Unexpected (00:32:47)
Justin tells a soundboard story (00:50:53)
Justin plays Total War: Shogun (00:53:26)
Is Xbox Game Pass on PC worth it? (01:03:17)
News: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater is making a comeback (01:10:33)
Star Wars cosplayer arrested (01:22:58)
Tom Cruise and Elon Musk are going to do a space movie (01:29:07)
National Treasure TV series and 3rd movie (01:34:21)
Tom Felton sorted into the wrong house (01:39:32)
Unreal Engine 5 demo (01:42:27)
Nextgen discussion (01:48:22)
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You Idiots, Those are Tie Fighters
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ALL ABOARD for Crazy Train of Thought brought to you by The Idiot Savants! The internet-famous podcast that is mostly about video games. In what is quickly becoming a Pavlovian habit, host Ryan Wolf is joined for another episode by co-co-host and PlayStation apologist Philip as well as regular co-host and former professional wrestler Colin Giffy. Ride along with us and #checkalook below at our topics:
Colin and Philip talk Call of Duty Warzone (00:06:53)
Ryan helps build a PC (00:20:37)
Philip plays Disney Classic Games: Aladdin/The Lion King (00:35:38)
Ryan plays FMV game The Complex (00:42:32)
News: Surprise! Call of Duty Warzone has cheaters on PC (00:59:02)
Gears of War dev makes a nice donation (01:04:43)
Who is to blame for the Nintendo Switch shortage? (01:09:00)
Will Ryan buy the Cyberpunk Xbox One X? (01:13:17)
Animal Crossing gets an update (01:19:54)
RIP several voice actors (01:24:57)
Rumors about PS5 potential shortage continue (01:29:41)
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Get Them Rookie Numbers Up
Ryan plays Call of Duty Warzone Plunder mode (00:09:40)
The guys talk Call of Duty 2020 (00:25:23)
Gears Pop is not good (00:31:43)
Colin gets a new teammate in Pavlov (00:36:27)
Philip updates us on Dragon Quest 11 (00:45:13)
Philip doesn’t buy Final Fantasy 7 Remake (00:56:10)
News: 5G towers in UK are vandalized (01:02:04)
Deep Silver claims new Saint’s Row in the works (01:09:25)
Nintendo Switch gets unnecessary update (01:14:58)
ESRB/PEGI start putting lootbox warnings on games (01:25:36)
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Sensation Station
Colin hates his Pavlov team (00:04:06)
Ryan plays a little more Modern Warfare (00:16:52)
Philip goes deep into Dragon Quest 11 (00:25:44)
News – Surprise! Video game sales are up (00:59:58)
Xbox All Access for nextgen (01:02:20)
Sony shows off PS5 controller (01:07:30)
PS5 architecture is better according to dev (01:20:52)
Playstation exclusives delayed (01:24:13)
IGN steps in for cancelled E3 (01:32:15)
Cops play The Purge siren during quarantine (01:40:21)
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Where Are All The Knife Fights?
Colin has a stupid reason for ditching the pod last week (00:03:15)
Troy and Philip delve into more Animal Crossing and multiplayer (00:12:38)
Ryan complains about Doom Eternal (00:26:52)
Sharon plays Rise of the Tomb Raider (01:00:02)
News: Why Valve never made Half-Life 3 and other things (01:05:53)
Steam and Xbox Game Pass see record numbers (01:19:16)
Final Fantasy 7 Remake details (01:23:19)
Epic Games jumps into game publishing (01:26:57)
Konami/Sony rumor may not have weight (01:31:46)
Troy can still get movie theater popcorn (01:37:55)
John Krasinski continues to be a real life superhero (01:41:26)
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Can't Stop The Pod
Philip plays Animal Crossing: New Horizons (00:03:07)
Philip buys a Switch (00:28:34)
PSA regarding Crazy Train of Thought (00:38:37)
Ryan talks initial thoughts on Doom Eternal (00:39:34)
News: Gamestop vs Coronavirus vs The Internet (01:01:00)
343 Industries talks about potential Halo Infinite delay (01:16:29)
We talk PS5 vs Xbox Series X specs (01:22:06)
IGN interviews Valve’s Gabe Newell, insanity follows (01:37:49)
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We're All Doomed
Ryan preorders Doom Eternal (00:06:08)
Ryan likes Doom 2016. Like, a lot. (00:20:20)
Philip checks in with Diablo 3 (00:34:12)
Philip checks out Frostpunk (00:39:53)
Malcolm breaks Lego Star Wars 3 (00:47:58)
News: HBO to make The Last of Us TV Series (00:56:37)
E3 gets canceled, discussion ensues (01:06:00)
Will next-gen consoles get delayed? (01:21:38)
Gamestop cancels midnight releases (01:29:39)
Phoenix Suns just wanna ball (01:34:35)
Sam’s favorite board game Wingspan makes the news (01:37:44)
Sony/Konami rumors are a-swirling (01:41:02)
Outbreak at the box office (01:49:41)
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