Play Your Way
By Play Your Way
Play Your WayFeb 19, 2021
Ep. 35: Real Time Vs. Turn Based
Ep. 34: Nintendo 3DS: A Retrospective
This week, we continue our monthly series where we take a look back at a console or handheld. The PlayStation 2 is the topic of conversation for this episode. We discuss our experiences with the deice, some games that we are looking forward to playing, and how the device holds up today.
Ep. 33: Retro Gaming Vs. Modern Gaming
Ep. 32: What We've Been Playing (Vol. 6)
Today we continue our series where we check in each month to talk about the games we are currently playing, and also review the games that we've beaten since our last installment.
Ep. 31: Let's Talk About DLC
On today's episode, we discuss how DLC has been handled in the past, how we think it will be handled in the future, and what are some of the biggest games to have DLC. We also discuss our experiences with it and some that we would still like to play.
Ep. 30: Origin Story ft. The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog
On today's episode, we are joined by Adam and Kiaran from The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog. We go over how the two met, what led to them working together, and also go over some of their thoughts on some current events in gaming.
Click here to listen to them on your preferred platform: https://linktr.ee/GoodBadBacklog
Ep. 29: Nintendo 64: A Retrospective Series
On today's episode, we continue our retrospective series after a month off. We discuss the Nintendo 64, our experiences with the console, and our thoughts on how it holds up today.
Ep. 28: Open World Video Games
On today's episode, Play Your Way examines open world games, and compares them to more linear experiences.
Ep. 27: What We've Been Playing (Vol. 5)
Today we continue our series where we check in each month to talk about the games we are currently playing, and also review the games that we've beaten since our last installment.
Ep. 26: E3 2021 Reactions
On today's episode, we discuss the games that interested us most from the recent E3.
Ep. 25: Single Player Vs. Multiplayer
On today's episode, we discuss our histories with multiplayer games. We also examine how our splits between single player gaming and multiplayer gaming have changed over the years.
Ep. 24: Play Your Way Examines E3 Predictions
On this episode, Play Your Way decides to take a look at some of the prevalent rumors about next week's E3. We also discuss whether or not we think the rumors will take place.
Ep. 23: What We've Been Playing (Vol. 4)
Today we continue our series where we check in each month to talk about the games we are currently playing, and also review the games that we've beaten since our last installment.
Ep. 22: Nintendo DS Shovelware
On this week's episode, we decided to expand on our favorite part of last week's episode. We take a look at the shovelware that was on the DS and discuss some of the games that stood out to us.
Ep. 21: Nintendo DS: A Retrospective Series
I'll be honest with you, this episode went a little off the rails. We take a look back at the Nintendo DS and discuss our personal experiences with it. We also lose our minds discussing some of the random games that were released on it.
Ep. 20: Games We Want Revived
On today's episode we discuss various games and series we would love to see comeback. We also discuss how likely it is for our choices to return.
Ep. 19: What We've Been Playing (Vol.3)
Today we continue our series where we check in each month to talk about the games we are currently playing, and also review the games that we've beaten since our last installment
Ep. 18: Spin-Off Games
On today's episode, the topic is Spin-Off Games. Brian and Ethan discuss the Spin-offs they have played, the Spin-Offs they would love to see, and the Spin-Offs they plan to play.
Ep. 17: PlayStation 2: A Retrospective Series
Ep. 16: Favorite Side Characters
On today's episode, Brian and Ethan discuss their favorite side characters in gaming and go over what makes them so good.
To avoid spoilers for some of Ethan's picks, skip to the timestamps below.
Kreia - 13:41
Arvis - 23:01
Lewyn - 29:16
Ep. 15: Games Based Off Other Forms of Media
On this episode, Brian and Ethan discuss games based off of movies, books, and tv shows and go over some of their favorites.
Ep. 14: What We've Been Playing (Vol.2)
Today is the next episode in our series where we check in each month to talk about the games we are currently playing, and also review the games that we have beaten since our last installment.
Ep. 13: Game Boy: A Retrospective Series
This week we start our new monthly series where we take a look back at a console or handheld, and examine the impact it had on gaming. We start off with the Game Boy and all of it's iterations. We discuss our personal experiences with the handheld, some of the standout games, and how it holds up today.
Ep. 12: Side Quests & Item Collecting
On this weeks episode, Brian and Ethan discuss what they like and dislike about side quests, and share their thoughts on games that focus on item collecting. They also discuss certain games that stick out in those regards.
Ep. 11: Ranking Video Game Elements
On this weeks episode, Brian and Ethan rank the elements of video games from most important to least important.
Bonus Episode: State of Play/Pokémon Presents
Ep. 10: Digital vs. Physical
On this weeks episode, Brian and Ethan discuss the pros and cons of digital and physical media and talk about which one they prefer.
Ep. 9: What We've Been Playing (Vol.1)
Today's episode is the first installment in a new series where we will check in each month to talk about the games we are currently playing, and also review the games that we have beaten so far this year. Tune in to find out the painful challenge that Ethan is subjecting himself to and how Brian is getting through his backlog so quickly.
Ep. 8: 3 Consoles: 3 Platforms
On this episode, Brian and Ethan are forced to pick one console from Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo to play for the rest of their lives! They also attempt to guess what the other person chose.
Ep. 7: Choose Your Difficulty
This week, Brian and Ethan go over their personal histories with video game difficulties and how they approach them now. They also take a look at some of the toughest game modes they could find and go over a list of some of the most difficult games to ever be released.
Ep. 6: Persona 5 Royal
This week, Brian and Ethan dive into Persona 5 Royal and examine their favorite (and least favorite) aspects of the game. They also examine the changes made from the base game and discuss the content added in the Third Semester.
Ep. 5: Collecting Vs. Playing
This week, the guys take a look into the world of video game collecting while Brian shares some stories about his own experiences game hunting. They also discuss what separates a video game player from a collector.
Ep. 4: Co-Op Gaming Reflections
On this weeks episode, Brian and Ethan take a look back on their experiences with Co-Op gaming and discuss some of their favorite games, as well as some of the worst. While doing so, they also examine how Co-Op gaming has changed over the years and what may have been the cause.
Ep. 3: 2021 Video Game Anticipations
In this episode, Brian and Ethan take a look into the future and talk about the games that they plan on playing in 2021. They also discuss their fantasy announcements for the new year.
Ep. 2: What Did We Play in 2020?
On this episode, Brian and Ethan breakdown all of the games that they beat in 2020. They also give their top 3 games of the year and discuss their worst game of the year.
Ep. 1: Welcome to Play Your Way
Welcome to the Play Your Way Podcast. In this episode, Brian and Ethan introduce themselves by going over their early years in gaming; as well as, where they are now. They also take a look at their visions for the future of the podcast.