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Episode 50 – Games Follow-Up: Jules Verne (unplugged)

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In this week’s “Passion of the Geeks – Unplugged”, Pat briefly looks at some games based directly on the books of Jules Verne and looks ahead to an indie title that might scratch that gaming Jules Verne novel itch.

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Episode 49 – Streaming Roundup #2 Movie Edition (unplugged)

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In this weeks “Passion of the Geeks – Unplugged”, Greg recommends 5 movies on various streaming services. So get on your couch and enjoy the rainy summer weather. 

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Episode 48 – Geek-Parent #2 – Dealing With Frustration And Failure (unplugged)

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In this week’s “Passion of the Geeks – Unplugged”, Pat talks about how the joys of being a Geek-Parent can quickly turn into a lot of unhappy family-members. And he touches one of the biggest mistakes gamers – especially beginners and children – make: How hard it is to let it go.

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Episode 47 – Summer Games Spectacular

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In this episode Pat & Greg Talk about games. Games that are being ported to PC, games they are playing like Ratchet & Clank and Skald and games that were showcased at E3. They also reveal their summer podcasting plans and how they might include Loki.

Today I found out.

  • Uncharted 4 coming to PC (Pat)
  • Cyberpunk 2077 back in PS Store, Forbidden wets on PS4 (Greg)

Check this Out! 

  • SKALD: Against the Black Priory – The Prologue (Pat)
  • Loki (Both)
  • Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart and Doom (2016) (Greg)

Story of the Week

  • E3 2021

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Episode 46 – Greg’s Book Club #1 – Classics (unplugged)

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In this weeks unplugged episode, Greg suggests 5 classics that stood the test of time. If you need some summer reading, you found it.

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Episode 45 – Fully 3D Open-Worlds: GTA 3 on the Amiga! (unplugged)

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In this week’s “Passion of the Geeks – Unplugged”, Pat remembers two games that were like GTA 3 before there was GTA 3 – on the Amiga no less! Well, okay, the second one is more like Far Cry 3 on the Amiga … kind of.

Two fully 3D open-world games from 30 years ago!

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Episode 44 – Galaxy Quest

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In episode 44 of “Passion of The Geeks” Pat & Greg reminisce about one year of podcasting and talk some game news. Then Greg tells you to watch Chuck instead of Army of the Dead, Pat commands you to play Strangeland and together they explain why Galaxy Quest is a perfect movie.

Today I found out.

  • Sierra On-Line is back!! … sort of (Pat)
  • Two big Marvel games from Firaxis and Eidos Montreal (Greg)

Check this Out! 

  • Strangeland by Wormwood Studios/Wadjet Eye Games (Pat)
  • Army of the Dead on Netflix & Chuck on Prime Video (Greg)

Story of the Week

  • Galaxy Quest (1999)

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Episode 43 – PotG Theme Deep Dive (unplugged)

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Let’s celebrate our one year anniversary with style.

In this very special unplugged episode Greg dissects the “Passion of the Geeks” theme music. Be prepared to learn everything you never wanted to know about the “Passion of the Geeks” theme music.

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Episode 42 – The Changing Narration in Adventure Games (unplugged)

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In this weeks “Passion of the Geeks – Unplugged”, Pat looks at how narration worked in adventure games, why using a narrator made sense, and how and why it changed over time.

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Episode 41 – The Ilium at the End of the Lane

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In this weeks “Passion of the Geeks” Pat and Greg talk about the Masters of the Universe continuation, Timer Warner’s fate and some “legendary” games  before they try to convince each other to read their favorite books.  

Today I found out.

  • Kevin Smith’s Masters of the Universe: Revelation First Look (Pat)
  • AT&T gets rid of WB and Amazon tries to buy MGM (Greg)

Check this Out! 

  • Record of Lodoss War – Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth PC Game (Pat)
  • Mass Effect legendary (Greg)

Story of the Week

  • Ilium and Olympos by Dan Simmons
  • The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

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