Make Me A Gamer

Hey stranger, it's been a while. Atma's back with another Make Me A Gamer Minute and they've got two games to talk about. One is an indie you may not have heard of called El Paso, Elsewhere. The other involves two famous plumbers and is called Super Mario Bros. Wonder. If you like Max Payne and/or acid trips, one of these games might be for you! Listen, and enjoy!

It's another solo episode! This one is slightly more than bite-size but still less than a full meal as Atma talks about Final Fantasy XVI and Octopath Traveler 2 - the one they think is better may surprise you! Give it a listen and enjoy your (possible) holiday weekend!

You know the drill - it's a bite-sized solo episode where Atma talks about a new game. This time they're talking about Viewfinder, so give it a listen and enjoy!

Atma is back with the second Make Me A Gamer Minute (which is more like 14 minutes but who's counting!). They're discussing two games they've played and finished recently: Gravity Circuit and The Entropy Centre. Give their bite-sized reviews of both a listen and we'll see you next time! Enjoy!

It has been a while since we've recorded an episode! Unfortunately both Atma and HarveyZ have been plagued with computer issues, so just Atma is here to hold down the fort for a little while with a bit of a format change. All the details are here for the new podcast format, along with a short dive into Master Detective Archives: Rain Code, a game that Atma's been playing. We hope you enjoy and also hope you stick with us during this dip in our podcast performance!

It's a Saturday and a Make Me A Gamer episode is going live! Yeah, Atma is going on vacation next week but wanted to be sure an episode went live before departure, so here it is! We've got Atma and HarveyZ sharing the sizes of their...Switch memory cards, get your minds out of the gutter. They also talk about the Super Mario Bros. Movie and how it made them both feel like kids again, as well as an unexpected tangent into their current feelings about Marvel Snap. Finally, we end on an oof - we hope you enjoy!

There is one more episode that is in the can that will be released when Atma gets back from vacation - after that there may be a bit of a hiatus as HarveyZ has been having some technical issues with his computer and we've already lost one episode we tried to record. We'll keep you in the loop and there may be another stretch of special guests depending on how quickly HarveyZ resolves said issues. We'll see! :)

This week's episode is a doozy! We've got Mortal Kombat, we've got Street Fighter, we've got a little bit about the Super Mario Bros Movie and Let Me Solo Her pops up again in some news. But that's only part of the podcast. I want to tell you how this episode goes in this description but I don't want to spoil it for you. HarveyZ pulls one of the biggest HarveyZ moves of all time and trust me, you're gonna just wanna listen to this one blind because the live reaction in this episode is beautiful. Just beautiful. I hope you enjoy!

It's been another unexpected hiatus, but it's now May and Mayke Me A Gamer is back!!! Again!! I say this a lot!!! This episode was the last one recorded before the unexpected break so the news is a bit dated, but we're covering all your interests today! From the waifu that does your tax returns (maybe?) to an official emulator release on Steam, from a terrible game that also turned to creepy to the Last of Us TV series, we've got it all! Atma talks a little bit about why the Loporrits have their heart in Final Fantasy XIV, and HarveyZ also talks about a game he's been playing on the Switch that he's obsessed with! And being obsessed with a game never leads to any consequences, right? .....right? ....yeah don't think about that one too much. Enjoy!

To celebrate opening day in baseball this week (and not for any other reason, like HarveyZ being too busy to record an episode these last few weeks) we've trotted out a long lost recorded episode from the archives! Remember last year when Atma and HarveyZ spent an entire episode talking about CSFBL, the fake baseball league they took part in? Well back then they also recorded a "live" broadcast of the three games their teams played against each other. Join us for an experimental off-shoot where Atma and HarveyZ get their sports announcer on - who will take the series between the Arkham Horrors and the Washington Baseball Team? Find out by listening to this - if you dare! And next week we'll be returning with normal episodes about video games! Enjoy!

It's another episode of Make Me A Gamer on another random day! We like to keep you on your toes here! Anyway, this week is a nice grab bag of an episode. We start off with a review of Cocaine Bear - which one of Atma and HarveyZ liked it and which one didn't? The answer may surprise you! Then Atma talks a little bit about Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line, the latest game they've been having a blast playing. Finally, Atma and HarveyZ get introspective as they try to decide what their dopplegangers' podcast would be like; if Mario and Luigi have Wario and Waluigi, what are Watma and WarveyZ like? It's a fun time for everyone - enjoy!

What IS the mysterious Cult of Slaughter? You'll find out this episode as Atma and HarveyZ dive into multiple different topics. First, everyone gets answers over last episode's crazy cliffhanger ending! Then our friendly duo muse together over the recent Firaxis departures and Sid Meier's history in gaming. HarveyZ finally gets to really talk about Dwarf Fortress, and then the episode ends with a mostly spoiler-free breakdown of the highs and lows of Wakanda Forever. We hope you enjoy!

Welcome to another week with Make Me A Gamer! Sorry for the delay and also the shorter episode, but believe us when we say you can't predict what happens at the end of this episode. Before the end though, Atma and HarveyZ have a thoughtful discussion on what qualifies as an impulse buy, Atma gives a review of the wine making game they were assigned to play, and then HarveyZ talks Mechanicus and Dwarf Fortress before...well, you just have to listen and find out. Trust me, you want to tune into this one!

This week on Make Me A Gamer we've got another grab bag of an episode! Atma has a short review of Fire Emblem: Engage before they take HarveyZ on a light dive into the to-do around the game Abandoned that occurred, as well as the current drama surrounding the upcoming game The Day Before. After that there's a quick look at some of the "funniest" headlines about video games according to Ranker (spoiler: they aren't very funny). Finally, Atma gets an assignment from HarveyZ as they take advantage of all those free games that the Epic Games Store has put out and get one picked for them to play. We hope you enjoy!

It's another episode of Make Me A Gamer! Time to see the metrics on this one, uploading on a Friday evening woo we're being risky. Anyway, enough talk, have at your podcast as Atma and HarveyZ go over some news with Ubisoft's woes and some Metal Gear Solid antics in the military? HarveyZ also gives a tease of his new obsession with Dwarf Fortress, we talk about the D&D OGL situation, and Atma gives their opinion on two games they've been spending time with: Citizen Sleeper and Neon White. It's a grab bag of an episode, we hope you enjoy!

We're back with another fantasy critic draft for Make Me A Gamer in 2023! HarveyZ really wants to own the Golden Pikachu this year, so he's bringing in a new zen-like strategy to his picks. Who chooses what games, and how do the 2023 line-ups shake out? Will Atma take home the threepeat, or will the underdog HarveyZ finally become a true gamer and defeat his opponent? Well, we won't know that until the end of this year, but you can listen to this podcast and make your own predictions! Enjoy!

It's that time of the year...I think? Maybe it is, maybe it isn't, but either way the 2022 Manatees are coming at you loud and live! Atma and HarveyZ break down their top 5 games of the year with some honorably mentioned runners-up, maybe? Sometimes HarveyZ is confusing. But it's okay, because Atma's dog also enters as a special guest to spice things up! It's a fun episode where we take a look at the games we played in 2022 and rank them, because everyone loves that! Enjoy, and next week we start the true 2023 content!

It's 2023 and here's your first taste of Make Me A Gamer...recorded in 2022. Ignore that! We're starting off the year with the 2022 Fantasy Critic Round-Up. Who won, Atma or HarveyZ? You know the answer in your hearts, but listen anyway! Oh, and we also talk for a while about Pokemon Scarlet/Violet as HarveyZ has picked up his first Pokemon since the original! What does he think of this new experience? Find out this episode! Enjoy!

Well would you look at that, it's Episode 138, or as HarveyZ likes to call it, Episode 69-2. That's right, don't adjust your sets and don't turn off your radio because HarveyZ is taking the reins and dropping straight facts this episode! It's a medium dive on one of his favorite childhood games: Twisted Metal! Join us as we talk about the past, present, and future of the Twisted Metal series as well as some weird rumors, hoaxes, and even maybe creepypasta? This is the last of the backlog episodes so we're going out on a HarveyZ high note in 2022! We hope you join us again next year for the 2022 Manatees and other 2022 wrap-ups! Enjoy, and we hope your 2023 is a good one!

It's the end of the year, and Make Me A Gamer is trying to push out all those backlog episodes before we hit 2023! First up is an episode recorded a while back when Marvel Snap was the brand new addiction of Atma and HarveyZ! We discuss the new mobile card game before HarveyZ asks Atma to talk him down from his other latest obsession: Warhammer! Atma also discusses what they've been playing "lately" - Shovel Knight Dig and SUPERHOT! Finally, they end on a short discussion about how awesome a movie The Thing is. We hope you enjoy, and you'll be seeing at least one more in-the-can episode before the end of the week!

Hey, you're awake. It's been a while. But Make Me A Gamer is back off of its long fall hiatus with an overdue episode like always. We're talking about Overwatch 2's rough launch on this one, along with HarveyZ finally finishing Inscryption and giving some spoilerific thoughts on it. We end the episode with a judgement from the Honorable Judge Zed. What is the case that is brought before him? Tune in and find out! We hope you enjoy and we also hope to be providing content more reliably from here on. Thank you for listening!

It's a new episode!!! HarveyZ is back with his get rich quick scheme shenanigans, and believe me you're not going to be prepared for this one. We've also got expert opinions on Wiglett and a long rant on Overwatch 2 (recorded pre-launch - tune in next week for the launch rant!). Finally, Atma and HarveyZ do another sausagefest as they theorize what they could bring to Make Me A Gamer Plus! It's a packed episode with lots of fun! Enjoy!

Sorry for the week delay (we do a lot of apologizing here) but we're back after the long weekend with a new Make Me A Gamer episode! HarveyZ has some new condiment adventures to start us off, before we dive into the most relevant games revealed at September's Nintendo Direct and Sony State of Play. Then HarveyZ has finally started Inscryption so we get to hear his thoughts on that, while Atma has been playing Stranger of Paradise so we get to hear their opinions on CHAOS. We end the episode with a little summary of some wild Twitch drama. Enjoy!

It's a brand new Monday with a brand new Make Me A Gamer episode for your listening pleasure! HarveyZ slaps down some charcuterie knowledge before talking about his exploits as he continues to make his way through Triangle Strategy. Atma then talks about their exploits as a cult leader in Cult of the Lamb (and how much of a problem HarveyZ was as a follower) before switching over to some wrestling talk: Atma gives the lowdown on the new battle royale Rumbleverse while HarveyZ gives the high-up on real life AEW drama. And then it goes off the rails as it always does. Enjoy!

Hey hey hey! Make Me A Gamer is BACK, baby! After all sorts of hiatuses, sabbaticals, and vacations, we're back with the content you crave and (hopefully!) back to a weekly schedule until the end of the year and beyond! Our fifth year starts now! ...and in true Make Me A Gamer fashion our episode is all about news from like a month and a half ago. We're talking about a lot of things, from a series of unfortunate Sims 4 bugs, to a player who spent too much money in Diablo Immortal, to the weird secret Nier Automata area that was all the buzz for a bit. We also debate the edibility of Pokemon! Give a round of applause for HarveyZ's return and enjoy!

It's time for your yearly Best Of episode! This was supposed to go up last week while Atma was on vacation, but there was a bit of an oopsie in getting it ready before they were gone for a week. Sorry for the delay, but it's here now and ready for your ears! Time to listen to some of the greatest hits from the third year of Make Me A Gamer. We hope they make you laugh as much as they make us! Enjoy!

This week Atma is joined by three, count 'em, THREE special guests - Matt (@Infinite_Rewind), Julian (@JulzVz), and Don! (@opobjectives)! It's an hour of organized chaos as they talk about everything under the sun. There's a lot of Souls talk as they cover Elden Ring, Dark Souls 2, and Bloodborne, but they also get to the bottom of Persona and SMT thanks to Atma's recent playthrough of Persona 5 Royal. And there was definitely an attempt to talk about Monster Hunter a few times with varying degrees of success. It's a big ol' party here at Make Me A Gamer and we hope you enjoy!

And thank you so much to Matt, Julian, and Don for all coming together and guesting on this jam-packed episode, it was a pleasure having you all on!

This week Atma is joined by special guest Jose (@TheSethRokage) while HarveyZ is on sabbatical! We start off talking a little bit about multiplayer games and their evolution into needing battle passes, before we go into a deep dive into both the Danganronpa and Zero Escape series! We've both been wanting to geek out about these series for a while, so what better way than on Make Me A Gamer? Warning: This episode is filled to the brim with spoilers so if you're interested in the games, go play them! And then come back and enjoy!

And thank you so much to Jose for taking the time to be a guest on this episode! It was a pleasure having him!

We're back with a new Monday episode of Make Me A Gamer! There was once again an editing snag due to some personal circumstances with Atma, but it's okay and we're back - just in time for HarveyZ to leave on a summer sabbatical! Before he leaves, though, we talk about the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles beat 'em up, we go over what the current Fantasy Critic showdown situation looks like, and we talk about the upcoming Pokemon Scarlet & Violet and how much we love Lechonk and Smoliv. Also, one of HarveyZ's deep dark secrets is revealed: he uses Light Mode instead of Dark Mode!!! Enjoy!

Hey everyone, sorry for the delay in getting this episode out. Between birthdays, COVID, mice, and HVAC issues it's been a weird couple weeks for editing. But don't worry, we've got a jampacked episode so you haven't been waiting for nothing! We've got HarveyZ's encounter with a minotaur, we've got a nostalgia trip back to the N64 (and finding that the rose-tinted glasses lose their tint quite quickly) and we've got a bunch of not-E3 roundup including the Street Fighter 6 roster leak! Atma even takes the time to explain the difference between Battle Passes and Season Passes to Harvey! Lots of content to enjoy this week! Enjoy!

Hello gamers! Make Me A Gamer is starting your week off with some very, very, VERY niche content. First, Atma has to take HarveyZ to school over an unfortunate moogle-splaining occurrence, but then the meat of the episode is all about CSFBL. It's a nostalgia trip combined with current events as Atma and HarveyZ are restarting a hobby that took them through their college years. If you like listening to two people talk about fake baseball, well, you'll love this episode. If not, well, this one was just two people nerding out over something they have a weirdly deep knowledge and fondness for, so we hope it's at least somewhat entertaining. Enjoy!

Sorry for the delay, but there was a bit of computer wrangling and software & editing frustration getting this episode out. But we're back with an episode jam-packed to the brim with gamey goodness! We've got all the important news stories - Master Chief getting his cheeks out and then getting his game on in the new Halo show, Inafune's descent into NFTs, and Kojima's ascent into...a Death Stranding sunglasses collection? We also go over some actual games, along with breaking down Activision's "Diversity" Tool. ...Yeah, it's not great. Enjoy!

Happy Friday gamers and gamers-to-be-made! We've got a bit of a sausage episode this week, where Atma and HarveyZ do a Make Me A Gamer performance review to talk about what they like, what they think they need to work on, and how to turn the podcast into a more entertaining place for everyone. Also pants (and lack thereof). Then there's a discussion about a Tifa statue that made the rounds and its unfortunate Buster Sword placement, followed by a little bit more discussion of Triangle Strategy for you strategy nerds out there wanting another update. Enjoy!

Hello Make Me A Gamerers! Is that what we call people listening to this? Anyway, we've got another Friday episode for you with big scoops! First it's time for Atma and HarveyZ's report on the Sonic 2 movie (as well as a brief talk about Everything Everywhere All At Once) and then the main event: HarveyZ is provided a list of Dark Souls locations and he gets to decide where they fall in his supervillain suburban development plan. We wrap up the episode with a little talk about Overwatch 2 and Triangle Strategy. Enjoy!

Another Friday episode of Make Me A Gamer! This episode's quite the catchup episode, as we've got a lot of rapid-fire news and events to go through. We start off with the scintillating sensation that's sweeping the nation: Wordle! Only five months late to the party. Atma and HarveyZ both have a little more to talk about with regards to Triangle Strategy, and then they also finally talk about Spider-Man: No Way Home. Other coverage includes Reddit Place shenanigans, the Kingdom Hearts 4 announcement, and the legend of Let Me Solo Her in Elden Ring. We hope you enjoy!

No Way Home spoilers are from 32:00 until 43:45

It's Monday morning, and we're starting the week off fresh with a brand new episode of Make Me A Gamer! We're finishing up HarveyZ's BattleTech run as well as finally getting to talk a little about Triangle Strategy. And then for the main event: Atma takes HarveyZ through the first four sets of Mega Man X Mavericks and Harvey puts his brand of spin on a tier list - choosing which of these bosses are most worthy of having a place in his henchmen. We hope you enjoy!

So I guess we update on Fridays now? Sure, works for me! This episode is a pretty straightforward one as there are only two subjects on the table: The Batman and Elden Ring. The main chunk of today's episode involves Atma and HarveyZ talking about their different experiences with The Batman and how they feel about its dark, gritty cinema - they do go into some spoilers so times are marked below. And then Atma spends what's left of the time gushing over Elden Ring. There's your episode. We hope you enjoy it!

The Batman: Mild spoilers start at 12:05

The Batman: Major spoilers start at 24:40

Elden Ring talk starts at 42:33

It's Friday! This one's going up a little late on Friday but we still made it! Make Me A Gamer is still getting out this week! And this episode's a good one! We talk about the Street Fighter VI reveal - both the logo and Ryu's log-oh! Atma gives their opinion on a quick and dirty Switch game - Retro Bowl - which leads to a nostalgic discussion about the CSFBL fantasy baseball league that Atma & HarveyZ played together in during college. Finally, this episode is closed out by some thoughts on the long awaited Horizon: Forbidden West. We hope you enjoy!

Hey hey! We're still on a weekly schedule! This week we've got timely discussions on February's Nintendo Direct and the Nvidia GeForce leak! Atma also goes into detail about their experience with Ghost of Tsushima's Iki Island expansion and an indie game on Steam called Lucifer Within Us. It's a pretty straightforward episode this week, we hope you enjoy!

Sorry for the delay! It's been a while since Atma's been in the editing booth - blame Elden Ring and Horizon Forbidden West, as well as a vacation. But don't worry! We're getting back to your regularly scheduled Make Me A Gamer podcasts, and we're gonna be trying to put out episodes at 2X Speed to get through the backlog of editing! First up is an episode recorded in early February: Atma and HarveyZ discuss things like the Washington Football Team's new official name! HarveyZ also has more BattleTech talk and we both ponder the question of "what kind of mech would you want?" And we end with some discussion on "content creation." We hope you enjoy!

Okay, sorry for the delay! After a short break due to life being life, we're back with a new episode of Make Me A Gamer! We've got wall-to-wall games this episode, surely there's something for everyone! From Battletech strategies to Pokemon musings, from the Uncharted games to the uncharted waters of Sea of Thieves, we've got you covered! And as a bonus, a story about a terrible Minecraft server saboteur! Enjoy!

We're sort of doing a weird staggered release of episodes here at Make Me A Gamer this month, but it's okay because we're still doing weekly episodes and that's what matters! This week we've got some housekeeping to do from last year's Fantasy Critic Draft - namely the naming of the trophy! We've also got a few updates for this year's league before diving into the two most important news stories in gaming: Microsoft buying Blizzard and Final Fantasy 7's Tifa interrupting the Italian senate in an awkward way. Also HarveyZ has problems getting an eight year old to stop spoiling a video game for him. Enjoy!

Hello gamers! It's time for what is turning into a yearly tradition on Make Me A Gamer - the fantasy games draft! Atma and HarveyZ pit their wits and knowledge of upcoming game releases as they pick their games for the new fantasy critic season! There's also some game talk as HarveyZ has both bought and beaten a game, true milestones! And Atma has their first published article out now about Inscryption, also a true milestone! But really, the most important thing is our fantasy draft. Who picks what? And is there....CHAOS?! Listen now, and enjoy!

We're back (and only a day late!) with another episode of Make Me A Gamer! It's 2022, new year and new resolutions! Atma brings HarveyZ along for the ride as they share their resolution for this year: 12 Games, 12 Months. After resolution talk there's a short rant on Square Enix's announcement that they're "looking into" NFTs and gaming before Atma tests HarveyZ's gaming knowledge once again with some video game trivia! Oh, and HarveyZ talks about an interesting trip he went on. Enjoy!

And here we are! It's time for Atma and HarveyZ to talk about their games of the year for the 2021 Manatees!! They didn't quite make the end of the year, but that just means we're starting the new year off right! We do a quick Switch Year in Review to see just how successful HarveyZ is as a gamer before going into the top 5 games from each of them. (The fact that Harvey has 5 games to talk about is a definite improvement from when this podcast started!) Enjoy our final 2021 wrap-up and kick off 2022 in style!

Another episode? We're still on our end of the year extravaganza as we have the first of our two end of the year wrap-ups! After a short talk about Doom Patrol and The Rock's movie history, Atma and HarveyZ break down their year of playing Fantasy Critic in their head-to-head league. Who won? Who nabbed the highest scoring game and who picked the worst one? All these answers and more as they recap the year's games and game reviews via their awesome Fantasy Critic league! Enjoy!

Link to the MMAG Fantasy League: https://bit.ly/3eAVQvm

How do you do, fellow gamers! Make Me A Gamer starts off its end of the year week with an episode recorded a month and a half ago, but don't worry it's still fun! After a recording setback where a cohost who will remain nameless forgot to actually hit his recording button, Atma and HarveyZ get down to talking about the disaster that was the "definitive edition" of the PS2 GTA trilogy. HarveyZ's also finally getting to play Disco Elysium and he has thoughts on that, and Atma shares their thoughts on Metroid Dread and the Guardians of the Galaxy game. Enjoy!

It's another new episode of Make Me A Gamer! We're gonna be ending 2021 strong, and first up on the list is a deep dive episode! This week, after a short recommendation in the cold open, Atma takes HarveyZ on a journey through one of the biggest video game Kickstarter flops in the history of the platform. So sit back, pop open a cold one, and listen to the tale of Mighty No. 9. It's a doozy! We hope you enjoy!

We've got a brand new post-Thanksgiving episode that's slightly dated in content, but still hopefully interesting! Atma and HarveyZ break down the announced cast of the upcoming Super Mario Bros movie before talking a little bit about the Squid Game sensation sweeping the nation. They also cover the final character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's roster before the expert-bracket-enjoyer Atma gives some thoughts on IGN's Best Game of All-Time Bracket. And then there's some old people yelling at clouds. Enjoy!

It's been 84 years....well, actually it's only been a few weeks, but it's felt like years! We're back with a new Make Me A Gamer episode after an unexpected hiatus! Sorry folks! This week's episode goes over a little bit of everything - we've got thoughts on the new Twisted Metal TV series, we talk about the odd decision of linking Stranger Things and Far Cry 6, Atma goes over a new game called Legend of Keepers, and both HarveyZ and Atma have updates on the Humble Bundle games from our last numbered episode. We're sorry for the wait, but we hope you enjoy this episode!

Atma is still recovering from moving so there's a bit of a delay on editing the regular episodes, but we're still bringing you some fresh HarveyZ content! No games this week, just a refreshing sit down with HarveyZ as he talks about introducing his relationship partner to his podcasting, some frank discussion on Make Me A Gamer's analytics, and what happens when you order something mysterious off a speakeasy menu and don't ask the right questions. Enjoy!