The Dorkiest Podcast
By The Dorkiest Podcast
The Dorkiest PodcastFeb 13, 2024
Gaming HOT TAKES pt. 1
As much as we love the gaming industry, there are still things about it that we just don’t like or don’t agree with. While we like to remain positive on this show, we’re gonna get a little spicy this time around! Here are our HOT TAKES on gaming!
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Whachagotthere?
Mike’s: Melanie Martinez - The Trilogy Tour
Daniel’s: Spanish Love Songs currently on tour
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Our Favorite Disney/Pixar Films
I think it’s safe to say that we all grew up watching and loving Disney’s animated films. So it’s only natural to discuss our all time favorites and how that list has changed and evolved over the years as we’ve gotten older and our perspectives have changed.
On this episode, Daniel and Mike share their favorite Disney & Pixar Animated films
Games and media discussed - #EldenRing #GodOfWarRagnarok #SeaOfStars #TheLionKing #InsideOut #BeautyAndTheBeast #FindingNemo #Coco #TurningRed #ToyStory3 #ThePrincessAndTheFrog #Aladdin #Tangled #Tarzan #Encanto #TreasurePlanet #Moana #Frozen2 #Ratatoullie
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Whachagotthere?
Mike’s - Square Enix’s Pop Up Shop
Daniel’s - SeeYouSpaceCowboy - Coup de Grace
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Deep Dive - Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
Mike and Erika have completed their second playthrough of Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth! Together, they discuss the overall experience, share some of their favorite stand out moments, and theory craft some of the new elements introduced in the Remake Trilogy! This discussion is intended for those who have completed the game and would like to hear potential spoilers for future plot elements of Part 3 and the other titles in the Complilation of Final Fantasy VII series.
Full spoilers for Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Final Fantasy VII: Remake, the original Final Fantasy VII, and the movie sequel Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children.
Games and media discussed - #FinalFantasyVIIRebirth #FinalFantasyVII #FF7 #AdventChildren
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MORE Dead Franchises We Want To Return
We’ve got another batch of game serieses that have been long dormant and NEED to come back! #DinoCrisis please!!
Games and media discussed - #Castlevania #Crysis #EarthwormJim #EldenRing #FinalFantasyVIIRebirth #LegacyOfKain #Onimusha #Prototype #SleepingDogs #Turok
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Whachagotthere?
Mike’s - Carol & The End of the World
Daniel’s - The Stormlight Archive - Wikipedia
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Dorky Childhood Crushes
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Daniel and Mike share their childhood crushes from games, comics, movies, and anime. ♥
Zoey's childhood crushes - 18:55
Daniel and Mike's childhood crushes - 57:03
Whachagotthere?
Mike’s - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v6y2pY1pZ0
Daniel’s - https://youtu.be/nsJxyUvkB_E?si=0W1pmT3P2N23wjzk
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Deep Dive - Zack Snyder’s Justice League (#ZSJL Review Part 3)
With the final film in Zack Snyder’s DC Trilogy now under our utility belts, it’s now time for Mike and Daniel to share their thoughts on a film that we’d never thought would ever see the light of day! Did Mike’s incessant begging for Daniel to watch this movie finally pay off?! Is Daniel now fully engrossed just like Mike is? Check out the final part in our Deep Dive in our Zack Snyder’s Justice League review!
Full Spoilers for Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League (2017), and Zack Snyder’s Justice League
Daniel’s Whatchagothere? - https://boardgamegeek.com/image/7682641/lord-rings-adventure-book-game
Mike’s Whatchatgothere? - https://www.cluedupp.com/
Games and media discussed: #ZackSnydersJusticeLeague #BvS #ManOfSteel #Cyberpunk #PhantomLiberty #EldenRing #StarWarsJediSurvivor
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The Dorkiest Fantasy Critic Draft 2024
Daniel and Mike compete in our first ever Dorkiest Fantasy Draft - thanks to FantasyCritic.games
Find out who will build the ultimate team of the best critically reviewed games of this year and what the “punishments” will be for the co-host with the lowest score!
Follow our League on FantasyCritic.games - The Dorkiest Podcast - 2024 Better Co-Host Contest - Fantasy Critic
Mike’s whatchagothere? - https://youtu.be/Al4LYwOKsxw?si=MXzbsI_ZAFs-kexx
Games discussed: #SuperMarioOdyssey #EldenRing #Cyberpunk2077 #StarWarsJediSurvivor #VernalEdge #Borderlands2
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Mike’s Favorite Games of 2023
Our final episode of The Dorkiest for 2023 and it’s our part 3 of our three-part end of the year discussion! Mike sits down with his wife, Erika, to chat about all of the games that he played this past year as well as the games that they played together.
Thanks so much for spending some time with our show this past year! It means a lot to us that you chose to listen to our discussions, our lists, our Deep-Dives, and all of the other fun and interesting topics that we shared! We hope that you’ll still be around and share our show with the people you love to play with as well!
Please check out the previous two episodes of the show featuring all of the favorite games played by Daniel and Erika!
Games discussed: #AlanWakeRemastered #CultOfTheLamb #DeadSpace #FinalFantasyXVI #HogwartsLegacy #MetroidPrime #Psychonauts2 #ResidentEvil4 #SpiderMan2 #TearsOfTheKingdom and much, much more!
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Daniel’s Favorite Games of 2023
In part 2 of our end of the year discussion, Daniel shares his Top 9 Favorite Games He Played in 2023!
Daniel’s Other Favorites of the Year:
Games and media discussed: #Bioshock #Cyberpunk2077 #Deathloop #DragonAgeInquisition #ItTakesTwo #HorizonZeroDawn #NewSuperMarioBrosU #SpiderManMilesMorales #StarWarsJediFallenOrder
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Erika’s Favorite Games of 2023
In our first part of our year-end games discussion, Mike sits down with his wife, Erika, to chat about all of the games that she played this past year. Erika is a self-described backseat gamer and has only recently been dabbling in certain games that catch her eye here and there. We love getting the gaming perspective from people of all skill levels and experiences, so chatting with Erika about these games - some of which are pretty high-profile - from her point of view is quite refreshing!
Games and media discussed: #AnimalCrossing #AssassinsCreedValhala #Blanc #HogwartsLegacy #KirbyAndTheForgottenLand #Overcooked2 #Pikmin #TheQuarry #SpyroReignitedTrilogy #Tinykin #UnravelTwo
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DCEU In-Memoriam: 2013 - 2023
R.I.P. to the DCEU. We hardly knew ye. On this episode, Daniel and Mike discuss the last ten years of the DC Extended Universe and what went wrong with this experiment. On the cusp of production starting for Superman: Legacy - the first film in the newly established DC Universe helmed by James Gunn - Daniel and Mike discuss the last ten years of the DC Extended Universe and what went very right and what went very, very, very, VERY wrong with this experiment.
Media and games discussed: #DCEU #Superman #ZSJL #FinalFantasyPixelRemaster #MarvelsSpiderMan2 #CultOfTheLamb #JediFallenOrder
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Mike’s Whatcha Got There: When We Were Young – October 19, 2024 – Las Vegas Festival Grounds (whenwewereyoungfestival.com)
Daniel’s Whatcha Got There: https://youtu.be/_Qwg95V_Yos?si=NCwybgTV7hqrd-dh
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Top 5 Favorite Horror Games
Production note: Due to the nature of the games we’ll be discussing, this episode will be labeled explicit.
To celebrate the release of this episode on Halloween day, Daniel and Mike share their Top 5 Favorite Horror Games
Media and games discussed: #F.E.A.R. #TheLastOfUs #Outlast #ResidentEvil #SilentHill #UntilDawn
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Mike’s Whatcha Got There: https://youtu.be/Z_T0o5uNrlY?si=M1dcOZWOKOW2HUK5
Daniel’s Whatcha Got There: https://youtu.be/WxPApTGWwas?si=Ppscam0JuZDbvxW4
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Top 5 Favorite Horror Films
Production note: Due to the nature of the films we’ll be discussing, this episode will be labeled explicit.
We’re all spooky, all the time this month as Daniel and Mike share with each other their Top 5 Favorite Horror Films! No major spoilers for any of the films discussed today.
Media and games discussed: #Alien #DeadSpace #FinalFantasyPixelRemaster #GetOut #Hereditary #Oculus #ParanormalActivity #ReadyOrNot #Saw #SilenceOfTheLambs
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Mike’s Whatcha Got There: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HJIFgb_IbM
Daniel’s Whatcha Got There: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enAcAXAXdfg&pp=ygUmaWNlIG5pbmUga2lsbHMgY29tbXVuaW9uIG9mIHRoZSBjdXJzZWQ%3D
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Ranking The MCU - Phase 4 (D+ Series)
We’re back tackling the beginning of the Multiverse Saga with the last of the Phase 4 projects - the Disney+ television series! Coming out of the Infinity Saga, the MCU had to find a way to mix it up with new ways to tell their stories and engage the audience. This led to the release of the 8 initial made-for-streaming D+ shows that became required viewing in order to continue enjoying the MCU. How successful was this venture into television? Join us while Daniel and Mike discuss their favorites and least favorites now that they’re both all caught up on the MCU as a whole!
Media and games discussed: #WandaVision #FalconAndTheWinterSoldier #Loki #WhatIf #Hawkeye #MoonKnight #MsMarvel #SheHulk #StrangerOfParadise #FinalFantasy #FinalFantasyII #UnravelTwo #DeadSpace
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Mike’s Whatcha Got There: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxwdY8ICrHg
Daniel’s Whatcha Got There: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr64o7X0058&pp=ygUUZGFuaWVsIGdyZWVuZSBmcmluZ2U%3D
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Deep Dive - Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - Ultimate Edition (#ZSJL Review Part 2)
We’re back from our time off and diving back into the Zack Snyder Superman trilogy with the VERY contentious film, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - Ultimate Edition. This one might get spicy, so strap in and listen to both Daniel and Mike debate the film’s merits and its faults.
Full Spoilers for Man of Steel & Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
We also talk briefly about some of the games that we’ve played over the last few months while we were away; games like Bioshock, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Final Fantasy XVI, Ocean’s Heart, Sonic Origins Plus, Severed Steel, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Hogwarts Legacy, The Quarry, Night in the Woods, and Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
Media and games discussed: #BvS #DawnOfJustice #ZSJL #Bioshock #DragonAgeInquisition #SpiderManMilesMorales #JediFallenOrder #FinalFantasyXVI #OceansHeart #SonicOriginsPlus #SeveredSteel #KirbyAndTheForgottenLand #HogwartsLegacy #TheQuarry #NightInTheWoods #StrangerOfParadise
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Mike’s Whatcha Got There: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/gamepink/
Daniel’s Whatcha Got There: Zach Bryan - I Remember Everything (feat. Kacey Musgraves)
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Hiatus Announcement
The Dorkiest Podcast will be going on hiatus for health-related reasons until further notice. Please stay subscribed to the channel wherever you find our show! We thank you for your patience and your understanding during this time.
Try out The Skinny with Mike and Adam Podcast! (explicit language) - http://anchor.fm/theskinnywithmikeandadam
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Ranking The Star Wars Films
Hello there! In our first Star Wars centric episode, Daniel and Mike rank all of the live-action theatrical films in order from their least favorite to the ones they personally feel are the best in the series! The two of them definitely have some differing opinions on the franchise as a whole these days, but hopefully they can set aside their differences and just have a fun time ranking some nostalgic films together……we hope!
Media and games discussed: #StarWars #MassEffect2 #TearsOfTheKingdom #Afterimage #FinalFantasyXVI
Daniel’s Whatchagothere? : The History of Rome Podcast
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Deep Dive - Horizon: Forbidden West
A little over a year after the release of Horizon: Forbidden West, Daniel and Mike share their thoughts on the sequel to one of their favorite games - and subject of a recent Deep Dive episode - Horizon: Forbidden West! How does the sequel compare to their experience playing the first game? And where could the narrative possibly go after all of the revelations and plot-twists of the first game? And the most important question of all, what the heck is going on in this game?!?! Join the guys as they try to make sense of this dense game full of twists and turns!
Media and games discussed: #HorizonForbiddenWest #HorizonZeroDawn #Bioshock #MassEffectLegendaryEdition #Overcooked2 #TheLegendOfZelda #TearsOfTheKingdom
Mike’s Whachagotthere - https://www.youtube.com/@CinemaTherapyShow/videos
Daniel’s Whachagotthere - Hot Mulligan - It's A Family Movie She Hates Her Dad
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Deep Dive - Man of Steel (#ZSJL Review Part 1)
It’s beginning! After what seems like months of passive aggressive begging, Mike is finally getting what he’s been asking for…someone to discuss the Zack Snyder Superman trilogy with! On this episode, Daniel and Mike discuss the highs and the lows of Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel from 2013. Often still debated amongst both superhero fans and movie fans on its validity and whether or not there’s more to it under the surface than meets the eye. Join us on our Deep Dive of Man of Steel - hopefully the first part in our lead up to Zack Snyder’s Justice League!
Media and games discussed: #ManOfSteel #DCEU #ZackSnydersJusticeLeague #BvS #BreathOfTheWild #Asterigos #HorizonForbiddenWest #NewSuperMarioBrosU #ItTakesTwo #boygenius #WolfChildren
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Ranking the MCU - Phase 4 (films)
Here in the middle of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga, Daniel and Mike are almost all caught up in their Definitive Dorky Ranking of the MCU. In this episode, we tackle just the films of Phase 4 and will rank the Disney+ episodic series at a later time. So please join us and listen along as we discuss in real time where the films of Phase 4 sit in the now 30 movie saga!
Mike’s Watchagothere?: https://youtu.be/Wsi1IbjPAkM
Games and media discussed: #MCU #Phase4 #BlackWidow #ShangChi #Eternals #SpiderManNoWayHome #DoctorStrange #Thor #WakandaForever #ResidentEvil4 #BotW #Mario #HorizonForbiddenWest
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Deep Dive - HBO’s The Last of Us
We here at The Dorkiest LOVE The Last of Us franchise. So now that HBO has successfully adapted one of our favorite gaming franchises into a hit TV series, how do we think it fared overall? How did the cast fare? How did we like the changes that were made? And most importantly, who was this adaptation really made for?
Thanks so much for hanging out with us for yet another Deep Dive episode and we hope you’ll stick around for more Deep Dives and more Dorky topics going forward! We really appreciate you!
Games and media discussed: #TheLastOfUsHBO #Deathloop #HorizonForbiddenWest #MAR10 #MetroidPrime #KnightsAndBikes #EnderLillies #Juno #FinalFantasy
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BONUS: Erika Reviews Hogwarts Legacy
This is a bonus episode that was originally intended to be a brief segment! Erika and Mike sit down and have an in-depth (mostly spoiler free) discussion and review on her time playing Hogwarts Legacy over the course of the last few weeks. Erika is a HUGE Wizarding World fan, so getting to hear about the game from her perspective was quite a treat. And she gives some insights on the game to players who might not be overly familiar with the franchise as well.
We hope you enjoy this extra helping of Dorky today! Thanks so much!
#HogwartsLegacy #HarryPotter #WizardingWorld
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Ask A Dork About: Halo
On The Dorkiest Podcast this week, we’re back with another installment of ‘Ask A Dork About’ and this time Mike chats with our resident Halo expert, Daniel. We discuss the franchise’s legacy, what it was like to be a part of the Halo hype-cycle when it was at its peak, and whether or not the games are worth checking out for newcomers today. We’ve got that and more in this episode! Thanks so much for spending some time with us today!
Games and media discussed: #Halo #Signalis #MetroidPrime #Cyberpunk2077 #Deathloop #TheWhale #Arcane
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Dorky Devs: The Live Action Horizon Zero Dawn Series
On The Dorkiest Podcast this week, Daniel and Mike put on their executive producer / show-runner hats and pitch their take and their cast picks for their version of the Horizon: Zero Dawn live action television series in a new edition of ‘The Dorky Devs’. We hope you enjoy!
Games and media discussed: #Blanc #HogwartsLegacy #HorizonZeroDawn #NeilGaiman #Returnal #You
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Ranking the MCU – Phase 3 (Part 2)
Now that Daniel and Mike are back from their 2022 break, they can get back to the important things in life - RANKING MCU MOVIES!! When last we left off, we had created a Dorkiest Ranking for all of the MCU films from Iron Man (2008) to Black Panther (2018). Now, we are here to finish what we started and find out where films like Infinity War, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Captain Marvel, Endgame, and Spider-Man: Far From Home stand when compared to the 18 films preceding it! Please enjoy!
Daniel’s Whatchagotthere? : Fall of Civilizations Podcast
Mike’s Whatchagotthere? : GGapp.io
Games and media discussed: #Cyberpunk2077 #Cuphead #Psychonauts2 #SwordOfTheNecromancer #MCU #AntmanAndTheWasp #SpiderMan #AvengersInfinityWar #AvengersEndgame #CaptainMarvel
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Deep Dive - The Last of Us Part II
It’s Last of Us fever here at the beginning of 2023! The new HBO show is getting critical acclaim a couple of episodes in, game sales of the recent Part I re-release have been blowing up, and Daniel just recently finished the critically acclaimed sequel, The Last of Us Part II. There’s A LOT to get through as this game is filled to the brim with incredible narrative moments, so both Mike and Daniel take the time to discuss some of the most impactful scenes and gameplay instances that TLOU2 has to offer. Full spoilers for both The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part II for our latest Deep Dive. Please enjoy!
Games and media discussed: #TheLastOfUs #TheLastOfUsPartII #TheLastOfUsHBO #Cyberpunk2077 #Psychonauts2 #Westworld #KevinCanFHimself
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Daniel’s Favorite Games of 2022
Ya boi Daniel is back! After three months away to do A WHOLE LOT OF LIVING, Daniel returns to The Dorkiest Podcast to share with Mike, not only all of the events that have happened in his life as of late, but also his Favorite Games He Played In 2022! Please stay subscribed to the show as we’ve got a lot of great games to discuss in the coming year as well as Deep Dives and more fun topics!
Games and media discussed: #FarCry6 #GhostOfTsushima #HouseOfTheDragon #ImmortalsFenixRising #TheLastOfUs #TLOU2 #LifeIsStrange #TheMenu #Overcooked #UntilDawn #TheWalkingDead
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Mike’s Favorite Games of 2022
Our final episode of The Dorkiest for 2022 and it’s our part 3 of our three-part end of the year discussion! Mike sits down with his wife, Erika, to chat about all of the games that he played this past year as well as the games that they played together.
Thanks so much for spending some time with our show this past year! It means a lot to us that you chose to listen to our discussions, our lists, our Deep-Dives, and all of the other fun and interesting topics that we shared! We hope that you’ll still around and share our show with the people you love to play with as well!
Please check out the previous two episodes of the show featuring all of the favorite games played by Zoey and Erika!
Games discussed: #Bayonetta3 #Cyberpunk2077 #Eastward #EldenRing #GodOfWarRagnarok #HorizonForbiddenWest #ItTakesTwo #PokemonLegendsArceus #Stray #XenobladeChronicles3 and much, much more!
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Erika’s Favorite Games of 2022
In our second part of our year-end games discussion, Mike sits down with his wife, Erika, to chat about all of the games that she played this past year. Erika is a self-described backseat gamer and has only recently been dabbling in certain games that catch her eye here and there. We love getting the gaming perspective from people of all skill levels and experiences, so chatting with Erika about these games - some of which are pretty high-profile - from her point of view is quite refreshing!
Please check out the Dorkiest resident cool teen, Zoey’s, episode on her favorite games of the year and stay tuned and stay subscribed to listen to the episode dedicated to Mike, co-host of the show!
Games and media discussed: #AnimalCrossing #AssassinsCreedValhala #AstrosPlayroom #ItTakesTwo #LuigisMansion #Spiritfarer #StardewValley #Stray #TheWitcherHeartsOfStone #TheWitcherBloodAndWine
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Zoey's Favorite Games of 2022
We’re right about at the end of the gaming year of 2022 and you all know what that means: LISTS!! We here at The Dorkiest love lists and year-end lists are some of the best because we’ve all got them! In this first part of our end-of-the-year discussion, we’re splitting them up into highlighting the favorite games from some of our co-hosts. This episode is Zoey - our resident teenaged cool girl - sitting down with her dad, Mike, just chatting and reminiscing about all her favorites.
Please stay tuned for more episodes dedicated to Erika - The Dorkiest’s resident casual and back-seat gamer - and Mike, co-host of the show!
Games and media discussed: #AnimalCrossing #ApexLegends #Danganronpa #DokiDokiLituratureClub #FallGuys #GenshinImpact #KirbyAndTheForgottenLand #Minecraft #NintendoSwitchSports #PokemonLegendsArceus #PokemonViolet #SmashBrosUltimate #Splatoon3 #StardewValley #TheLastOfUs
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Deep Dive - Stray
Ever since its first trailer debut at the PlayStation 5 reveal event, Stray captivated players everywhere with its unique and mysterious premise. The game has since been a highly anticipated title for everyone here at The Dorkiest. So now that some of us have gotten to play it, Mike and Erika have a chat together about the game and unpack everything from the mystifying narrative, to the interesting perspectives on platforming, and even the trophy hunting aspect.
Grab a bag of catnip and hang out with us while we dork out about all things Stray!
Full spoilers for Stray
Games and media discussed: #Stray #Yonaka #SpinMeRound
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Ask A Dork About: Doki Doki Literature Club
This meeting of the DORKY DORKY LITERATURE CLUB is now in session!
Welcome back to The Dorkiest Podcast! We’re happy that you’re spending time with us today. On this episode, we’re doing another session of ‘Ask A Dork About...’ and this time, Zoey chats with Mike about the surprise viral hit, ‘Doki Doki Literature Club’. A game that released quietly and under-the-radar back in 2018 on Steam and then word started to spread about its true nature and what lies underneath its cutesey, innocent exterior. #JustMonika
TW: Because of the nature of the game, in the spoilers section, we briefly discuss themes of self-harm and suicide. Please be aware. Thank you.
Spoiler-free review – 16:23
Full spoilers – 20:32 to 49:29
Reference to Mike’s “whatchagotthere?” - How to Make TikTok's Pancake Spaghetti | FN Dish - Behind-the-Scenes, Food Trends, and Best Recipes : Food Network | Food Network
#DokiDokiLiteratureClub #Minecraft #Bayonetta #DahmerNetflix
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"Mike, What Is It That You Are Playing Over There?"
While our homeboy, Daniel, is out and enjoying his matrimonial leave of absence, Mike has been busy playing a good handful of games that he's been wanting to recommend to you all! So for this solo-podcast, Mike shares with the audience his experiences with the following games.
Click on the game titles below to check out their trailers! We hope that you have a blast checking any of these unique games out!
- Stray
- Record of Lodoss War: Deelit In Wonder Labyrinth
#XenobladeChronicles3 #Stray #RiverCityGirls #RecordOfLodossWar #YoungSouls #Moonlighter #DeathsGambit
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Gamescom 2022 Games We Can’t Wait To Play!
Gamescom 2022 was a couple of weeks ago and it revealed and reintroduced us to some great looking games; some bizarre, some over-the-top, and some that just look plain ol’ fun! Daniel and Mike share with one another some the games that they can’t wait to get their hands on and will keep a close eye on until it eventually comes out!
Games and media discussed: #Overcooked #MassEffect3 #TheLastOfUsPartII #SayonaraWildHearts #XenobladeChronicles3 #TheExpanse #TheLordsOfTheFallen #MovingOut2 #AtlasFallen #Wyrdsong #LiesOfP #TheDevilInMe #WhereWindsMeet #FriendsVsFriends #TheCallistoProtocol #HouseOfTheDragon #RingsOfPower #Dune
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Daniel and Mike's Gaming Blindspots
No matter how hard we try or how many games we play, the vast majority of us will still have blindspots when it comes to certain franchises or genres or series. On today's episode, Daniel and Mike share with one another the blindspots they have and whether or not they feel like there will ever be a good time to jump into any of them at this point.
Spoilers for the ending of Ghost of Tsushima: 6:25 to 9:02
Games and media discussed: #D&D #CallOfDuty #Fornite #GTAV #HouseOfTheDragon #TheLastOfUsPartII #MLG #PewDiePie #Pokemon #ResidentEvil #TheSandman #Warcraft #XenobladeChronicles3
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The State of the MCUnion: Post Infinity Saga
We here at The Dorkiest Podcast LOVE the MCU! Why wouldn't we? There's nothing else like it! However, even we are starting to get concerned at both the level of quality of what's been put out post-Avengers: Endgame, as well as the sheer magnitude of upcoming projects coming out in just the next 2 years! So today, Daniel and Mike talk about everything after Phase 3 as well as the break-down of the MCU's most recent Comic-Con panel. Does the updated timeline get us excited for more to come? Or is this becoming a case of quantity over quality.
Come hang with us while we have our first ever State of the MCUnion!
Games and media discussed: #GhostOfTsushima #ThePathless #MCU #TheMultiverseSaga #XenobladeChronicles3
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Daniel's Whatchagotthere? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoeln85pTEQ
Mike's Whatchagotthere? - https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/erikamike2022/
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Ranking the MCU – Phase 3 (Part 1)
The end of The Infinity Saga is in our sights, Dorks! And with the first six films in Phase 3 of the MCU, we are eating like kings and queens in terms of movie quality! Today, Daniel and Mike continue their Definitive Dorkiest Distinguishment of the MCU by ranking the films starting with Captain America: Civil War to Black Panther. The discussions are really getting spicy, folks! So we hope you enjoy it!
Games and media discussed: #MCU #CaptainAmerica #DoctorStrange #GotG #SpiderMan #Thor #BlackPanther #GhostOfTsushima #Eastward #ThePathless #BetterCallSaul
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Dead Franchises We Want To Return
Unfortunately, sometimes gaming franchises that we love come and go and are never heard from again. But every once in a while, dedicated fanbases are treated to surprising revivals of the games series they once loved. That’s what we’re wishing for in this episode of The Dorkiest! Daniel and Mike are sharing with one another three games that they would like to see brought back to life in one way or another!
Games and media discussed: #BloodRayne #BraveFencerMusashi #DeathsDoor #DeuxEx #DinoCrisis #Eastward #FearEffect #Haven #GhostOfTsushima #MassEffect2 #MedalOfHonor #TheOuterWorlds #SplinterCell
Mike’s Whatcha Got There? : https://youtu.be/1JKLM45aIik
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The Dorkiest’s Favorite LGBTQIA+ Characters
To celebrate Pride Month, Daniel and Mike share with one another some of their favorite LGBTQIA+ characters from gaming, film, television and fiction.
If you or somebody you love needs access to resources or education, you can visit these useful links below.
Resource Center - The Trevor Project
Asexual visibility and education network
Games and media discussed: #BladeRunner2049 #BojackHorseman #Catherine #GamesDoneQuick #GoneHome #TheLastOfUsPartII #NierReplicant #TheOuterWorlds #Shadowrunners #UmbrellaAcademy
Deep Dive – The Last of Us
Almost like it was meant to be, the recent announcement of the full remake at Summer Game Fest has coincided with Daniel having recently finished his first playthrough of the PlayStation must-have, ‘The Last of Us’.
The game has garnered quite the reputation over the past decade of being a masterclass in video-game storytelling and Mike and Daniel get together to discuss just that. How does the game’s narrative weave through to the gameplay moments and the environmental storytelling? And how are some of the game’s most memorable moments told through the lens of video game medium? Join us as we dissect this incredible interactive experience right on the eve on Naughty Dog announcing the Part I remake as well as the anticipation for the upcoming HBO Max series is still on the rise.
Full spoilers for The Last Of Us, The Last Of Us: Left Behind, and very slight spoilers for The Last Of Us: Part II
Daniel’s Whatcha Got There?: Motionless In White – Scoring The End Of The World https://youtu.be/FWO1niW0krM
Mike’s Whatcha Got There?: Fuzz Pixels on YouTube https://youtu.be/UrUkh3rhFxs
Games and media discussed: #TalesOfArise #DeathsDoor #HorizonForbiddenWest #Bloodborne #GhostOfTsushima #TelltaleGames #TheWalkingDead #TheLastOfUs #TheLastOfUsLeftBehind
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Ranking the MCU – Phase 2
The MCU goodness never stops as Daniel and Mike continues ranking the MCU films. This time, we take a look back at the six films that make up Phase 2 starting with Iron Man 3 and ending with Ant-Man. Is THIS the episode that splits up the podcast after a shouting match?!
Also discussed, we’ve been playing a good handful of games like The Last of Us, Far Cry 6, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Telltale’s The Walking Dead, Tales of Arise, and Stardew Valley.
Games and media discussed: #MCU #TheAvengers #AgeOfUltron #TheLastOfUs #FarCry6 #MassEffect #TheWalkingDead #TalesOfArise #StardewValley #TheBatman
Dorky Devs: The Live Action Mass Effect Series
On The Dorkiest Podcast this week, Daniel and Mike put on their executive producer / show-runner hats and pitch their take and their cast picks for the Mass Effect live action television series in the first edition of what we’re calling ‘The Dorky Devs’.
Also, Mike and Erika talk about the game they’ve been playing together over the past few weeks, ‘It Takes Two’. Review begins 12:44 to 45:52
Mike’s Whatcha Got There: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2bTQK6vbKI
Daniel’s Whatcha Got There: Star Wars: Clone Wars (TV Series 2003–2005) - IMDb
Games and media discussed: #MassEffect #FarCry6 #ItTakesTwo #EldenRing #NintendoSwitchSports #CloneWars #SuperMarioWorld #VideoGameHistorian
Ranking the MCU – Phase 1
After a brief break so two of the Dorks could get married, Daniel and Mike return to begin the arduous task of creating the Definitive Dorkiest Ranking of the Marvel Cinematic Universe films. We start with the six films in Phase 1 and we will continue ranking the rest when the time comes! We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane with us.
Also discussed, quite a bit of games have been played over the past few weeks and we talk about Immortals: Fenix Rising, Far Cry 6, Horizon: Forbidden West, Gone Home, Dragon Quest XI, It Takes Two, Elden Ring, and Dodgeball Academia.
Daniel’s Whatcha Got There - uswithoutThem Podcast
Mike’s Whatcha Got There - Box Peek - YouTube
Games and Media Discussed: #MCU #TheAvengers #ImmortalsFenixRising #FarCry6 #HorizonForbiddenWest #GoneHome #DragonQuestXI #ItTakesTwo #EldenRing #DodgeballAcademia #MeWithoutYou #BoxPeek
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The Decline of Couch Co-Op
Over the past decade or so, the games industry seems to have strayed away from couch co-op experiences – something that used to be a staple of the living room in years past. On this episode of The Dorkiest, Daniel and Mike discuss why they think that is. From the ease of access of the internet, to the ever-evolving industry trends, and even the rise of internet streamers, it sometimes seems like there isn’t any room these days for games that focus solely on a side-by-side couch co-op experiences and we want to get to the bottom of why that may be.
Games and media discussed: #BreathOfTheWild #ImmortalsFenixRising #LifeIsStrange #TrueColors #GoneHome #Skyrim #Cyberpunk2077 #ItTakesTwo #HorizonForbiddenWest #DanielGreen #PhoneBooth #ColinFarrell
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Our Favorite Video Game Romances
With February being the season for love, Daniel and Mike talk about some of their favorite video game romances and how the video gaming medium has handled love and relationships in general.
Games and media discussed: #Cyberpunk2077 #FinalFantasyVII #GoneHome #Halo #ItTakesTwo #TheLastOfUsPart2 #LifeIsStange #MassEffect #PokemonLegendsArceus #Skyrim #Uncharted #Witcher3
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The Dorkiest’s Top 5 Batmen
We all love Batman here at The Dorkiest! And with the release of the new film right around the corner, Daniel and Mike share with one another their all-time favorite versions of The Dark Knight throughout all of the different mediums that he’s been a part of!
#Batman #BatmanBeyond #TheLongHalloween #BatmanTAS #LegoBatman #BvS #ZSJL
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus - Review In Progress
Zoey and Mike have been playing Pokémon Legends: Arceus over the weekend and have some thoughts on this game that they were fairly sure was going to be a tiny step forward for the franchise. Is it the Pokémon game that we always dreamed we'd get one day? Or is just another iteration on the formula but this time you can move the camera? Find out what we think of it so far in this First Impressions Review of Legends: Arceus!
#Pokemon #Arceus
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Deep Dive – Horizon: Zero Dawn
With Horizon: Forbidden West mere weeks away at the time of this recording, Daniel and Mike take this time to reminisce and have a long-form discussion about the game’s predecessor, Zero Dawn. We talk about the game’s very dense and fascinating backstory and lore, we discuss the game’s take on traversal and combat, and we even discuss some of the ways that we think the sequel can improve on an already really impressive modern classic.
Praise be to the All-Mother, this is our Deep Dive on Horizon: Zero Dawn
Games and media discussed: #HorizonZeroDawn #HorizonForbiddenWest #BreathOfTheWild #ImmortalsFenixRising #LifeIsStrange2 #UntilDawn #Skyrim #ScarletNexus #RedWebPodcast #Belle #StudioChizu
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How To “Fix” Our Favorite Franchises
While there are game franchises out there that we love and cherish, one could argue that there is ALWAYS room for improvement. That’s what this episode is about in what is the first in a series we’re calling ‘How To “Fix” Our Favorite Franchises’. Daniel and Mike discuss with one another some of the changes we’d like to see, or some constructive criticisms made to some of our favorite game franchises to help us to love them that much more.
Games and media discussed: #AssassinsCreed #AstrosPlayroom #AuntyDonna #BreathOfTheWild #TheElderScrolls #Fallout #FarCry #FinalFantasy #HorizonZeroDawn #ImmortalsFenixRising #LifeIsStrange #Skyrim #TheWitcher
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The Dorkiest's Best Games We Played in 2021 & Most Anticipated Games of 2022
The end of the year is a time for reflection and we here at The Dorkiest love reminiscing about some of our favorite stuff! On this final episode of 2021, Mike and Daniel talk about some of their favorite games that they played over the past year (some of which that didn’t release in the past year). Both Zoey and Erika show up for a cut-away segment as they talk about some of the best Dorky things that they had the pleasure of consuming as well.
But that’s not all, Mike and Daniel also look forward to the future and share with one another some of their most anticipated games coming out in 2022, both big and small! It’s an episode filled with recent nostalgia and hopes for some potentially amazing new games! We hope you’ll enjoy!
#Deathloop #DemonSlayer #DetroitBecomeHuman #EldenRing #FinalFantasyVII #Hades #HorizonZeroDawn #TheLastOfUs #LifeIsStrange Luca #MassEffect #MetroidDread #OriAndTheWillOfTheWisps #Sk8TheInfinity #SpiderManFarFromHome
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