The Great Game Debate Podcast

War, war never changes and our debate on the best Videogame adaptation sees the fresh and lauded Fallout TV show face off against...The Mario Bros. 1993!? Can Mateo sway your vote with this "occult classic" or Will returning Guest, and lead Editor at Gaming Trend, David Burdette drop a Fatman on us all? Find out on this episode of GGD. GGD Links: https://linktr.ee/thegreatgamedebate David Burdette: https://x.com/splitend89 Gaming Trend: https://www.gamingtrend.com/

The GGDlist is back and returning guest Haley Maclean of @minnmax is laying down the law about why First is the Worst, Second is the Best. Our Links: https://linktr.ee/thegreatgamedebate MinnMax: https://www.youtube.com/@UCiUhKqsBH-Is2VeC2sykEfg Haley's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/haleyfax

In this episode, we take a break from the Videogame world to bring you a spicy debate with returning guest from The Best of the Rest Podcast Chris Logan battling his co-host Andrew Williams to determine what is the greatest year in Cinema. Stick around for some blind movie pitches and we wrap everything up with a movie tie-in videogame quiz. Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thegreatgamedebate

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Join us this week with Crystal Smith as we Rank some games under the tag "The Friends We Made Along The Way", then we move on to the pitch, and we close out with some videogame trivia in the game. Give Away! submit your entry for "The Friends We Made Along The Way" and Why for a chance to win a video game gift card and your game entered on the list. Our Links: https://linktr.ee/thegreatgamedebate

Join us this week with the Pearson Brothers as we debate if the hype is killing games or not. followed up with a couple of excellent pitches, and we closed out by adding a couple more games to the GGDlist. All of our links: https://linktr.ee/thegreatgamedebate

This week on the GGD podcast we return to the Great GOAT Dlist as we rank our Diamonds in the Rough: games with a little jank that we absolutely love.It wouldn't be a GGD ep without some pitches and before the end of Valentine's month, we get another hilarious round of the Videogame Dating Game. Our Links: https://linktr.ee/thegreatgamedebate

This week our contestants vie for their position on the podium of greatest video game companions. Will they show you a whole new world? Take my hand if you trust me. That's for you to decide. Along with some jolly pitches, we debut a brains vs. greed game in our Pass or Play Videogame weapons trivia. Our Links: https://linktr.ee/thegreatgamedebate

Things get a little unhinged when Steven gets tipsy and the crew starts the gargantuan undertaking of making and ranking the list of all-time greatest videogames. We also share the GGD 2023 GOTY top 10 as voted by the Discord. Check it out. ALL OUR LINKS; https://linktr.ee/thegreatgamedebate

It's 2024 and that means we have predictions for the year! Join us this week as we make bets to what is going to happen this year in gaming. All Links: https://linktr.ee/thegreatgamedebate

Welcome to the 6th episode of the GGD Gaiden Podcast! On this episode we discuss OD, FF7 Rebirth, P3 Reload, Visions of Mana and our other favorite games shown at The Game Awards. Afterwards we explore the GGD Community Top 10 list of video game snow and ice levels, go nuts over the indie game "Gorogoa", and get hyped over some January game releases.

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It's that time of the year again where we list off our top 5 GOTY's for 2023. We are joined by our good friend and host of GGD Gaiden Wes Bates. All of our links: https://linktr.ee/thegreatgamedebate

"Let me give you a little advice. You see an agent, you run. You run your ass off." Unkillable enemies. They come in all shapes and sizes so today we bring the best to the debate as Kaedhen's SA-X goes head to head against special guest Jenna Stoeber's checks spelling, Pyramid Head. When the dust settles stick around for one of Kaedhen's greatest ever Pitches. Our Links: https://linktr.ee/thegreatgamedebate Jenna's Links: https://linktr.ee/thejenna

A dimensional rift has formed between our contestants as they test their might and vie for supremacy debating 2D vs. 3D fighting games. Special guest Holden Hintz from the 'How to Waste Your Time' podcast not only graces us with his presence but a very special game as well. All of our links: https://linktr.ee/thegreatgamedebate

On Episode 76 What hurts more? Being viscously mocked, or divinely smote? Find out this episode as we debate Paladin Vs. Bard in an all out D&D debate. Our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/thegreatgamedebate

Welcome to the 3rd episode of the GGD Gaiden Podcast! On this episode we discuss articles about the mental health benefits of gaming, gaming on iPhones, Unity being dumb, and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Afterwards we dive into the GGD Community Top 10 list of dead franchises we all want back, go nuts over the indie game "Gris", and get hyped over some sweet game releases in October.

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Its B-movie schlock vs psychological torment this episode as Easy Allies own Isla Hinck pits Silent Hill 2 against Resident Evil 2 in the best Horror sequels. Chaotic from start to finish as we return with another round of Review Bomb Bingo. All Links: https://linktr.ee/thegreatgamedebate Easy Allies: easyallies.com

Join Jonah and Mateo in person at the 2023 Pax West house as we talk about our time at Pax West and have a ranked bracket for the most Badass video game weapons with rotation of everyone at the house

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We welcome the best Dungeon Master in podcasting Eric Silver! On this episode we have an endless run for the debate with Enter the Gungeon vs Risk of Rain 2. Then we roll out our pitches with games played on and off the table, we close out the show with a game of Meta Critical! Eric Silver: https://twitter.com/El_Silvero?s=20 Friendly Fire: https://twitter.com/FFGamesPod?s=20

This town ain't big enough for the both of us so with EZA's Gabby Montoute we must settle whether Red Dead Redemption or its sequel/prequel survives this fight. Hang around for some jolly pitches and a returning game of Where in the world is?

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This Week the Gaiden Team covers the communities top 10 ninjas

Can Tetris end communism? Or will the capitalistic excesses of Vampire Survivors reign supreme? Find out in our single dev game debate. Whether you only have a coffee break or a week off we have a pitch for you. Finally we settle the score on some divisive games with the return of Great Game, So Lame.

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This is a trailer introduction to the Great Game Debate's new side podcast, GGD Gaiden.

This week we confuse Steven with the Debate topic Top-Down Vs. Side-scroller with returning guest Jared. Brand new games and Steam Summer Sale games are showcased in the pitch and we close out with "You Filthy Cheat" the videogame cheat quiz. How much of a cheater are you? Comment your score! ALL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/thegreatgamedebate

We are holidaying in Nice today on today's episode as we debate against the Fun and Games Podcast (Matt Storm & Geoff Moonen) in which Video Game franchise has the hottest characters Resident Evil or Hades? And the saucy times don't end there as we see the return of the GGD Dating Game show!

All of the links: https://linktr.ee/thegreatgamedebate 00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:50 - Ice Breaker

00:18:59 - The Debate

00:39:55 - The Pitch

01:01:12 - The Game

01:23:26 - Closing Thoughts

It's Keigh3 season and The Return of the Wes. Join us with long lost co-host Wes Bates as we debate the best Zelda-like game and also give our top 5s from everything revealed from Summer Games Fest.

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Join us this week for a very special bonus episode where we introduce the Live Video Team for Pax West 2023, Tommy and Jared! Pick a side of the battlefield as the video team goes head to head in an all out strategic battle in this weeks debate Civilization vs Total war!

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The Chosen Arisen Wout the Hashtagonist of Playstack Games returns to debate Open Worlds, Tight Sandboxes, Towers, and Dragon's Dogma! Stick around for guns, buddy cops, and off brand Poke Balls in the Pitch, and a round of Video Game Trivia! Did you know who Ivan the Space Biker was? Neither did we! All of our links: https://linktr.ee/thegreatgamedebate AK-xolotl Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsfMSIvcJAU Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1479140/AKxolotl/

Move over Zelda it's time to hop aboard the indie train with the @indieinformer herself Jill Grodt. We debate the best place to play indies, gush about indies in the pitch and see if anyone can remember when Braid came out? All Aboard!

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With the help of Janet Garcia one of the busiest people in games media and creator of 'Pen to Pixels', we debate to find out if Pokémon Yellow's Pikachu is the best animal companion or if the brand new Monster Hunter Rise Palamute's deserve the title. Jonah has a very special pitch for us today and it's time for another round of Review Bomb Bingo Patron: patreon.com/user?u=72803875 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GreatGameDeb8?s=20 Merch: https://twitter.com/GreatGameDeb8?s=20 Discord: https://discord.gg/j44k9JpTju

Can the grace of gold survive the night of the hunt? Or will the old blood instill fear in a another victim? Find out in our Ultimate Soulsborne debate where we pit Bloodborne against Elden Ring. Together with Returning guest and member of Friendly Fire Podcast Ryan Stubs we meet in the pitch and find out if anyone can finish these videogame lyrics.

Two guns akimbo or just loveable Himbo's? These are the questions we endeavour to answer in today's debate when Zangeif pulls on his red speedo's to face off against Elden Ring's Horah Loux. Who is the swolest? Who is the most glistening and resplendent Adonis? Let's find out. With Special guest Dan the DM we talk D&D and also this episode we have the maiden voyage for "where in the world is?" The videogame geography quiz.

Would you rather be a thespian taking the main stage or a world travelling dinosaur puncher? Find out in this week's debate as we pit Super Mario Bros 3 against Super Mario World with our guest and arcade collector Jacob Ashley! We also have some killer Pitches and the premiere of a new game segment "Great Game, So Lame".

NPC or MVP? This episode we settle our community debate for who is the best non-playable character - will love bloom on the battlefield for Otacon or will we buy it for a high price with RE4's merchant. Together with some blind pitches and another round of it's a 10 but... we have a fun show for everyone!

Did the Vita die for our sins and will it return and lead the people away from the beast of the DS? Find out on our Episode as we are joined by special guest DJ Doughy Fresh from the 1UP Podcast as we debate the greatest Handheld system, followed by some jolly pitches and videogame 21 Questions.

Do you prefer to your epic journey to never end or Do you want to relive it all again? This week's debate is about Post-Game Vs. New Game + with special guest Eli Farmer - voice actor and fellow Radiata Stories aficionado. Hang around for our review bomb quiz at the end. This was a fun one

On this episode of the GGD Podcast we devolve into insanity debating the merits of Kingdom Hearts 1 Vs. Kingdom Hearts 2. With some great pitches to follow and a crew favourite game making a return, you are in for a ride

Happy New Year! On this episode of the podcast we cover a boat load of community questions that cover hopes and predictions for 2023. Afterwards we start making bets for our personal 2023 predictions. 

On the final episode of 2022 we get together to share our thoughts on the game awards and each of our top five games from the year. This is also the last episode for Mr. Shake Down himself Wes Bates. Wes will be missed from the show but he will always be in the discord

It's Boomers Vs Zoomers in this week's episode of the GGD Podcast. The Crew is joined by special guest Mateo of the 1UP Podcast to settle a debate that spans 20 years - what is the best year in gaming? 1997 or 2017? Also don't miss Kaedhen's videogame pitch for the cat management sim that might have gone under your radar. Stick around at the end for a special hot take that may get Jonah kicked from the show.

A decisive battle takes place on this episode of The GGD Podcast as Gaming Trend’s David Burdette returns to the show to debate the age-old question – Shotgun or Sniper Rifle? First, David gets All Ghillied Up to see if he can land a headshot on Jonah who's charging in with both barrels ready to prove the boomstick is superior. Only one can prove themselves the crack shot in this debate. Plus, the crew reminisces about games they used to love that haven’t aged well, discuss what it’s like to review energy drinks, and we finally let Jonah talk about Call of Duty on the show (at least for a few minutes). All that plus game pitches and a super fun group game (as usual). So set your sights on this podcast cause it’s sure to go off with a bang!

It’s time to get stealthy and do some cardboard box crawling on this episode of the GGD podcast as the crew is joined by special guest Michael Damiani from the Easy Allies to debate the best games in the Metal Gear Solid franchise! Damiani has taken his pentazemin and is sniping to take the top spot with the OG Metal Gear Solid, but Kaedhen is camouflaged to the max to sneak in a win representing MGS3! Which Snake will slither into the winner’s circle? Listen in and then drop your vote on the GGD Discord to help us decide! Plus, we show the Switch some love with several awesome new Pitches for Nintendo’s hybrid-handheld and we test the might of the panel’s game sales knowledge with a new game – Top 10 of the Gen! It’s an awesome time so grab your Codec listen in on some top tier video game podcasting! Snake? Snake?! SNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKE!!!!!