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The Game Idea Guy Discussions

The Game Idea Guy Discussions

By Andre Ratchford

You can come here to listen to audio-only versions of my discussions and podcasts from my youtube channel. A Gamer's Thoughts (AGT), Game Idea Foundry Talk (GIFTalk), and my "What If" discussions will be here for those interested in my thought-provoking gaming content.
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The X Zone Episode 16: Project X Zone 3

The Game Idea Guy DiscussionsApr 26, 2024

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The X Zone Episode 16: Project X Zone 3

The X Zone Episode 16: Project X Zone 3

We come back once again with an episode of #TheXZone. And in this one...talk about #ProjectXZone3. Which is something that #TheGameIdeaGuy would love to see come out for the #NintendoSwitch.

Apr 26, 202413:12
AGM: My First Console Concept

AGM: My First Console Concept

After remembering a decades old idea for a game console, #TheGameIdeaGuy talks about it because of how some of the technology of today has entered into the realm that he had already imagined. Listen in and give your thoughts.
Apr 20, 202417:27
AGT: The Lost Potential of the Wii U

AGT: The Lost Potential of the Wii U

Since the original video is over 10 years old now, #TheGameIdeaGuy is going to talk about the "lost" potential that the #Nintendo #WiiU had which was either never explored or minimally explored. Talking about games and/r potential game concepts that would have fit right at home on the console.

Apr 14, 202401:44:03
AGT: Revisionist, Miivisionist, Wiivisionist

AGT: Revisionist, Miivisionist, Wiivisionist

There is more Revisionist (#Wiivisionist) History being spread about on the Internet referencing the #WiiU. So...as the avatar of logic, #TheGameIdeaGuy has decided to talk about and hopefully set the record straight.
Apr 10, 202451:33
AGT: Talking About The Nintendo "Layoffs"

AGT: Talking About The Nintendo "Layoffs"

#TheGameIdeaGuy decided to talk about the misrepresentation and misconstruing of the "layoffs" that "hit" Nintendo this past week.
Apr 02, 202422:15
Things I Would Like to See For The Switch Successor

Things I Would Like to See For The Switch Successor

For this broadcast, #TheGameIdeaGuy is going to discuss what he would like to see happen with the #NintendoSwitch successor (#Switch2). Come join in. My Email: gvginu@gmail.com My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGameIdeaGuy/ My Website: https://gvginu2.wixsite.com/thegameideaguy My products and store: https://gvginu2.wixsite.com/thegameideaguy/shop My Discord Server: https://discord.gg/k96YzEm Gamers @ Large Network Hub Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9HxsliFrP7STXF_oeWu-SQ My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKL6qh5mFk5YDmK4xpxxlHg My Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-3284824 My BitChute Channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/v4qVWgkIQ35L/ My Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/thegameideaguy My Kick Channel: https://kick.com/thegameideaguy My Twitter: https://twitter.com/GVGINU My BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thegameideaguy.bsky.social My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegameideaguy/ My MeWe Page: mewe.com/i/andreratchford My Tik Tok Page: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegameideaguy?lang=en My Anchor Page: https://anchor.fm/the-game-idea-guy Wingin' IT Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/winginitcrew Wingin' IT Email: winginitpodcast30@gmail.com Wingin' IT Webpage: https://www.thawinginitpodcast.com/

Mar 29, 202458:22
AGT: 30 vs 60 FPS Debate

AGT: 30 vs 60 FPS Debate

There is currently a raging argument running on many social media platforms over the greatest technological issue known to man...30 fps vs 60 fps. So...#TheGameIdeaGuy decides to talk about it.
Mar 22, 202425:30
AGT: Nintendo v Yuzu Settled out of Court

AGT: Nintendo v Yuzu Settled out of Court

The case of #Nintendo v #Yuzu has been settled out of Court. So, #TheGameIdeaGuy gives his opinion on the situation based on what he has seen so far.
Mar 06, 202435:14
AGT: Nintendo vs Pirating

AGT: Nintendo vs Pirating

Due to the recent flare up of events, #TheGameIdeaGuy dives more into the conversation of #Nintendo v #Yuzu as it pertains to #Piracy.
Mar 02, 202426:52
AGT: We Need Nintendo v Yuzu to Happen

AGT: We Need Nintendo v Yuzu to Happen

#TheGameIdeaGuy discusses why we need #Nintendo v #Yuzu and what he feels the long term consequences will be from it.
Feb 29, 202416:34
AGT: Unicorn Localization, Jim Ryan Scapegoat, Yuzu being Sued

AGT: Unicorn Localization, Jim Ryan Scapegoat, Yuzu being Sued

For today's discussion, things get progressively spicy with #TheGameIdeaGuy. First, #UnicornOverlord localization gets heavily criticized. Second, Jim Ryan is being used by #Sony to negate some bad press. Third, #Nintendo is suing the team behind the #Yuzu emulator. Take a listen.
Feb 28, 202432:24
AGT: Nintendo is the Richest in Japan

AGT: Nintendo is the Richest in Japan

It was recently revealed that #Nintendo is the richest company in Japan. So #TheGameIdeaGuy decided to discuss it.
Feb 26, 202416:10
AGT: Nintendo Vision (Erick-ADub Console Concept)

AGT: Nintendo Vision (Erick-ADub Console Concept)

For this discussion, #TheGameIdeaGuy talks about a console concept that a mutual follower came up with. The concept being coined, #NintendoVision. So listen in as the idea is broken down and see if it is something that you would also be interested in.
Feb 21, 202422:50
AGT: Every Rumor Isn't True

AGT: Every Rumor Isn't True

For today's discussion, #TheGameIdeaGuy decides to talk some (#Rant) about the rumors that have been floating about recently.
Feb 18, 202420:19
AGT: Microsoft and Sony, What Are You Doing?

AGT: Microsoft and Sony, What Are You Doing?

Following up the discussion about the 7th to 8th Generation switch up, #TheGameIdeaGuy addresses some issues that he sees with #Xbox and #Playstation.
Feb 17, 202421:07
AGT: 7th to 8th Gen Transition Made Digital-Only Poasible

AGT: 7th to 8th Gen Transition Made Digital-Only Poasible

#TheGameIdeaGuy discusses how the change from 7th Gen game consoles to 8th Gen game consoles made it possible for a digital-only future for gaming.
Feb 15, 202422:26
AGT: Nintendo is Anti-Consumer and Foamstars Fizzles

AGT: Nintendo is Anti-Consumer and Foamstars Fizzles

For this discussion, #TheGameIdeaGuy takes a moment to talk about #Nintendo being an anti-consumer company as well as #Foamstars fizzling at launch.
Feb 10, 202419:13
AGT: Returning to the 3DS Player Idea

AGT: Returning to the 3DS Player Idea

#TheGameIdeaGuy goes back over an older idea from earlier in his time on social media. The idea of the #3DSPlayer.
Jan 24, 202427:50
AGT: Palworld vs Pokemon

AGT: Palworld vs Pokemon

#TheGameIdeaGuy has a general discussion about the current situation around #Palworld and #Pokemon.
Jan 23, 202419:28
AGT: Things That Gamers/Geeks Say

AGT: Things That Gamers/Geeks Say

For this discussion, #TheGameIdeaGuy talks about some things that he has seen/heard said in the gaming community at large. What do you think about these words/phrases and how they were/are being used?

Jan 14, 202417:52
AGT: MatPat Steps Down From Theories

AGT: MatPat Steps Down From Theories

#TheGameIdeaGuy discusses the recent revelation that #MatPat will be stepping down from #TheTheorists channels in the very near future.
Jan 10, 202409:33
AGT: Game Consoles Are Homes For Code

AGT: Game Consoles Are Homes For Code

#TheGameIdeaGuy discusses game code is translated across platforms in a much simpler to understand way and the results of going forward vs going backwards.
Jan 05, 202410:28
AGT: The Zelda Grass Is Even Greener

AGT: The Zelda Grass Is Even Greener

In this #AGamersThoughts Discussion, #TheGameIdeaGuy does a follow up to the discussion "The Zelda Grass Is Greener". Responding to some general consensus thoughts in the video.

Jan 02, 202448:16
AGT: New Year, MORE G.I.G.

AGT: New Year, MORE G.I.G.

So It's now #2024 and #TheGameIdeaGuy has decided to outline his plans for this year to give everyone an idea as to what he plans to do.

Jan 02, 202413:07
AGT: It's Time For "Adult" Twitch

AGT: It's Time For "Adult" Twitch

In this discussion, #TheGameIdeaGuy talks about #Twitch having a few policy changes very recently that has led to some...odd happenings. Is there space for an adult-oriented gaming/geek streaming service?
Dec 30, 202313:44
AGT: Mass Effect 1 and 2 for Wii U?

AGT: Mass Effect 1 and 2 for Wii U?

In this discussion #TheGameIdeaGuy talks about his thoughts on the possibility that fan would bring #MassEffect and #MassEffect2 to the #WiiU. The thought is that #MassEffect3SpecialEdition would benefit from their existence on the platform.
Dec 29, 202317:20
AGT: Nintendo Doesn't Care About Starfox

AGT: Nintendo Doesn't Care About Starfox

In this discussion, #TheGameIdeaGuy covers the building community argument about whether or not #Nintendo cares about the #Starfox franchise because of it having poor sales. And who is to blame for the series not growing much over the years.
Dec 22, 202318:09
AGT: The Zelda Grass is Greener

AGT: The Zelda Grass is Greener

In this discussion, #TheGameaIdeaGuy talks about the very recent interview from #IGN with Aonuma and Fujibayashi about #TheLegendOfZelda series. This following the miscontextualization of an opinion that Aonuma shared during said interview.
Dec 21, 202320:09
AGT: The Complete Lies of The Completionist

AGT: The Complete Lies of The Completionist

For this discussion/rant, #TheGameIdeaGuy gives his opinion on the situation surrounding #TheCompletionist, #KarlJobst, #Mutahar, the charity funds collected and the blind loyalty people give out.
Dec 20, 202330:49
AGT: Nintendo and Accessibility

AGT: Nintendo and Accessibility

#TheGameIdeaGuy discusses a recent Splatoon 3 item update and issues it causes for people who are visually impaired.
Dec 19, 202316:37
AGT: In Defense of GTA VI

AGT: In Defense of GTA VI

In this discussion, #TheGameIdeaGuy sets forth to defend #GTAVI from the recent criticisms levelled at the game from the recent trailer. So come along and listen in, and maybe, look at things from a slightly different perspective.
Dec 08, 202328:14
AGT: Can Sony Survive Another Pendulum Swing?

AGT: Can Sony Survive Another Pendulum Swing?

For this discussion, #TheGameIdeaGuy talks about how #Sony has changed their image in gaming and wonders if they would be able to do so again.
Dec 02, 202326:55
AGT: Two Bad Examples: SSSniperWolf and The Completionist

AGT: Two Bad Examples: SSSniperWolf and The Completionist

Even though this discussion is a little late, #TheGameIdeaGuy talks about the recent controversies surrounding #SSSniperWolf and #TheCompletionist in the gaming sphere.
Dec 01, 202328:29
AGT: 10 Franchises That Could Have Horror Games #Halloween2023

AGT: 10 Franchises That Could Have Horror Games #Halloween2023

In today's special #Halloween discussion, #TheGameIdeaGuy talks about 10 game franchises that could have #HorrorGames in them.

Oct 31, 202312:57
AGT: Going Over The New Nintendo Community Tournament Guidelines

AGT: Going Over The New Nintendo Community Tournament Guidelines

For this long discussion #TheGameIdeaGuy goes over the new community tournament guidelines #Nintendo has released to protect their image and their IP.
Oct 25, 202354:15
AGT: Super Mario Pirates, HBox Complaining & Xbox Acquisitions Rant

AGT: Super Mario Pirates, HBox Complaining & Xbox Acquisitions Rant

For this episode of #AGamersThoughts, #TheGameIdeaGuy has a #rant about people pirating #SuperMarioWonder before launch, HungryBox complaining about #Nintendo not supporting the #SmashBros tournament scene, and the unhealthy number of game studio acquisitions from #Xbox with almost nothing to show for it.
Oct 15, 202328:22
AGT: About That Backwards Compatibility Article...

AGT: About That Backwards Compatibility Article...

#TheGameIdeaGuy dives into the majority reaction to the #NintendoLife opinion piece about the next #Nintendo console not needing #BackwardsCompatibility. Some much needed logic had to be injected.
Oct 03, 202320:14
AGT: Jim Ryan Retiring, PS Portal Sold Out, Splatoon vs Foamstars

AGT: Jim Ryan Retiring, PS Portal Sold Out, Splatoon vs Foamstars

So for this episode of #AGamersThoughts, #TheGameIdeaGuy covers the recent announcement of Jim Ryan stepping down from his position, #PlaystationPortal selling our, and the #Splatoon vs #Foamstars debacle.
Oct 01, 202325:27
AGT: Microsoft wants to buy Nintendo

AGT: Microsoft wants to buy Nintendo

The news came out that Phil Spencer of #Microsoft and #Xbox wants to define his career by acquiring #Nintendo. #TheGameIdeaGuy decides to discuss this notion.
Sep 21, 202322:41
AGT: What Capcom and SNK's Crossover Could Have Been

AGT: What Capcom and SNK's Crossover Could Have Been

As a fan of fighting games, #TheGameIdeaGuy talks about what he thinks could have happened with the #Crossover between #Capcom and #SNK if it had continued and stayed moving forward from the early 2000s to today.
Sep 16, 202317:31
AGT: Super Mario Bros Wonder Dev Cycle

AGT: Super Mario Bros Wonder Dev Cycle

#TheGameIdeaGuy decides to talk about the long dev cycle of #Nintendo for #SuperMarioBrosWonder and what it could potentially mean for games going forward from the company.
Sep 05, 202317:21
AGT: Custom Gaming Tablet PCs

AGT: Custom Gaming Tablet PCs

#TheGameIdeaGuy reaches back to the beginning of his social media presence and decides to discuss the potential future of #CustomTablets in the advent of the #NintendoSwitch, #SteamDeck, #PlaystationPortal and many other machines. Will we start to see custom tablets that are dedicated to gaming specifically and for them to become more in line with #GamingPCs? Will we one day be able to go into a store and just buy the parts we want to build a Tablet to our specific desires?
Aug 31, 202319:00
AGT: Sonic Superstars and Playstation Portal

AGT: Sonic Superstars and Playstation Portal

For this discussion, #TheGameIdeaGuy covers #SonicSuperstars and gives his thoughts on the #PlaystationPortal remote play device. Tune in to find out what he thinks.
Aug 29, 202324:05
AGT: Stage Walking At Gamescom 2023

AGT: Stage Walking At Gamescom 2023

#TheGameIdeaGuy discusses the stage walk-on interruption from #OpeningNightLive at #Gamescom and the potential damage that will be caused if things like this continue to happen without being corrected in the gaming community.


Aug 28, 202322:13
AGT: Charles Martinet Moves On From Being Mario and Bad Takes Follow

AGT: Charles Martinet Moves On From Being Mario and Bad Takes Follow

#TheGameIdeaGuy decides to discuss a couple of bad tweet takes that came from two #YouTubeCommentators that are the opposite sides of the same bad take spectrum. Also, congratulations to #CharlesMartinet on his change in career path, thank you very much for being #SuperMario for all of these years.
Aug 24, 202331:08
AGT: Metroid Prime: The Hunted: Concepts

AGT: Metroid Prime: The Hunted: Concepts

In this #AGamersThoughts discussion, #TheGameIdeaGuy talks about some of the concepts that he received from people responding on different platforms to the #MetroidPrime #TheHunted pictures he uploaded. Sit back and and potentially, give your input on some of these ideas.

Aug 18, 202317:31
AGT: Bash One To Lift Another

AGT: Bash One To Lift Another

Because of the very recent and highly overblown controversy of #BaldursGate3 versus everyone else, #TheGameIdeaGuy has decided to discuss this issue in a lengthy #PSA about the situation. Also, #TheLegendOfZelda is NOT an RPG series.
Aug 15, 202322:44
AGT: Nintendo Switch 2: My Idea For It

AGT: Nintendo Switch 2: My Idea For It

#TheGameIdeaGuy talks about his own thoughts on what the next move for #Nintendo could be with the successor to the #Switch. If you are interested in a speculative discussion, please sit down and take a listen.
Aug 07, 202325:21
AGT: Another Day, Another Series S Holds Back Games

AGT: Another Day, Another Series S Holds Back Games

#TheGameIdeaGuy again discusses the concept of a console platform holding back another machine. Is the #SeriesS really the problem, or is there more at play that needs to be considered? And how do we know it isn't an issue of who is developing the game instead of the hardware they are targeting?
Aug 04, 202329:11
AGT: FTC vs Microsoft Statements

AGT: FTC vs Microsoft Statements

#TheGameIdeaGuy decides to discuss some of the statements that came out of the #FTC vs #Microsoft hearing and gives his thoughts and interpretations on them. He is in NO WAY a legal expert, but as this is a gaming related subject, he wanted to give his thoughts on the situation.

Aug 01, 202332:01