Podcast Outside Is Overrated

In this standalone segment of the Outside is Overrated podcast, we break down Metal: Hellsinger by The Outsiders. We break down the core gameplay loop, weapons and game modes in this rhythm-based FPS. In the back half of the show, we rank the 12 games we played this year and combine the last with last years, to rank the top 24 games that have ever been on Xbox Game Pass.  Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/oio. 

In this episode the crew breaks J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion and the first season of the Amazon exclusive The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. 6:32 - The Silmarillion 56:50 - Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power 2:10:21 - Spoiler Discussion Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Thank you for listening! Please support OiO on Patreon. Contributions start at $2 a month. Download and subscribe to OiO wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with OiO on facebook, twitter or email. Music courtesy of: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. 

In this standalone segment of the Outside is Overrated podcast, we break down Shadowrun Returns by Harebrained Schemes. This tactical RPG has players investigating a murder in the setting's dystopic future.  We break down character creation, the core gameplay loop, progression and the overall experience. Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/oio. 

In this episode the crew breaks six video game movies from the 90s. They recap each film and debate whether they are still enjoyable today.  13:54 - Mortal Kombat 34:11 - Mortal Komba Annihilation 54:11 - Street Fighter 1:15:53 - Double Dragon 1:39:14 - Wing Commander 2:10:30 - Super Mario Bros 2:33:04  - Ranking 80s-90s video game movies Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Thank you for listening! Please support OiO on Patreon. Contributions start at $2 a month. Download and subscribe to OiO wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with OiO on facebook, twitter or email. Music courtesy of: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. 

We break down Immortals Fenix Rising by Ubisoft. We discuss the core gameplay loop, combat, exploration and story impressions of this open-world action game.  Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/oio. 

In this episode the crew breaks down the epic film trilogy of: CLERKS. Tom, Joey and Phoenix discuss the importance of the debut's film in the grand stage of cinema (masterpiece?!?), which movie is the overall best and a spoiler-free look back at the final film.  10:17 - Clerks 54:21 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 Kevin Smith Things 1:25:34 - Clerks II 2:03:34 - Clerks III Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Thank you for listening! Please support OiO on Patreon. Contributions start at $2 a month. Download and subscribe to OiO wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with OiO on facebook, twitter or email. Music courtesy of: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. 

We break down Wolfenstein The New Order by Machine Games. We discuss the core gameplay loop, level design and story in this excellent narrative-driven shooter.  Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/oio. 

In this episode the crew breaks down the career of director Peter Jackson. They discuss The Frighteners, King Kong and They Shall Not Grow Old and debate the five best moments from the director's Tolkien adaptations.  10:41 - The Frighteners and the Early Years 29:53 - Top 5: Billy Ranks the Top Moments from Jackson's Tolkien Works 57:46 - King Kong and the Middle Stage 1:17:27 - Dr. Kelsey Chmiel's Recommended Supplements 1:19:23 - They Shall Not Grow Old and the Documentary Phase 1:50:32 - War Documentary and Movie Recommendations 2:05:20 - A Fake Goodbye 2:06:01 - Ender's Game (Book) 2:35:30 - SPOILER ALERT - The End of Ender's Game 2:48:38 - Ender's Game (Movie) Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Thank you for listening! Please support OiO on Patreon. Contributions start at $2 a month. Download and subscribe to OiO wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with OiO on facebook, twitter or email. Music courtesy of: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. 

Cowabung dude! OiO grabs a slice of 'za and shares some attitude as they break down the joys of thrashing the foot in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder's Revenge by Tribute Games. The turtle-loving trio was transported back to their childhood in this sidescrolling beat-em-up.  Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/oio. 

In this episode the crew breaks down the first and last Ratchet & Clank titles and discuss the unfortunate movie and the challenges in bringing video game movies to life.  10:36 - Ratchet & Clank (2016) 44:19 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 Weapons in Ratchet & Clank 52:05 - Raatchet & Clank Movie 1:18:19 - Dr. Chmiel on sleep cycle 1:19:58 - Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Thank you for listening! Please support OiO on Patreon. Contributions start at $2 a month. Download and subscribe to OiO wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with OiO on facebook, twitter or email. Music courtesy of: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. 

The crew brakes down turn-based RPG Yakuza Like a Dragon, developed by Ryu ga Gotoku Studios. They have a spoiler-free discussion of all 10,000 systems in the game, along with breaking down the narrative structure and characters.    Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/oio. 

For the 50th episode of Outside is Overrated Tom, Joey and Phoenix break down the world's greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes. They discuss one novel, three short stories, film adaptations and choose-your-own-adventure style cooperative game.  7:13 - The Written Works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 23:33 - A Study in Scarlet 43:39 - Scandal in Bohemia 57:23 - The Red-Headed League 1:06:33 - The Speckled Band 1:24:26 - Two Truths and a Lie 1:48:39 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 Film Portrayals of Sherlock Holmes 2:26:38 - Dr. Chmiel Why Physical Fitness Matters for Gamers 2:28:38 - Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective Jack the Ripper and the West End Adventures Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Thank you for listening! Please support OiO on Patreon. Contributions start at $2 a month. Download and subscribe to OiO wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with OiO on facebook, twitter or email. Music courtesy of: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. 

The crew breaks down the 2D melee combat action game Trek to Yomi by Flying Wild Hog. They have a spoiler-free discussion the art style, moment-to-moment action and narrative.    Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/oio. 

Tom, Joey and Pat repel an alien invasion and attempt to overthrow alien overlords in our XCOM show! 12:15 - XCOM 2 1:23:09 - Dr. Chmiel Discusses Ergonomics 1:26:19 - XCOM The Board Game Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Thank you for listening! Please support OiO on Patreon. Contributions start at $2 a month. Download and subscribe to OiO wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with OiO on facebook, twitter or email. Music courtesy of: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. 

The crew breaks down the frenetic third-person action game Marvel Avengers by Crystal Dynamics. They discuss the satisfying campaign, less-satisfying bugs and multiplayer options.    Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/oio. 

Tom, Joey and Brian break down the new PS5 exclusive Horizon Forbidden West and the Horizon Zero Dawn board game.  12:49 - Horizon Zero Dawn Board Game 1:00:49 - Two Truths and a Lie 1:17:06 - Dr. Chmiel Talks Ergonomics 1:19:08 - Horizon Forbidden West Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Thank you for listening! Please support OiO on Patreon. Contributions start at $2 a month. Download and subscribe to OiO wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with OiO on facebook, twitter or email. Music courtesy of: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. 

Tom, Joey and Casey break down Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order on Xbox Game Pass. They discuss the combat, exploration and story of this third-person melee action game from Respawn. 

Tom, Phoenix and Casey break down the new film The Batman and the board game, Batman the Animated Series Gotham Under Siege.  7:24 - The Batman 1:02:45 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 Live Action Film Portrayals of Batman 1:21:27 - Dr. Chmiel Talks Ergonomics 1:23:49 - Batman The Animated Series Gotham Under Siege Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Thank you for listening! Please support OiO on Patreon. Contributions start at $2 a month. Download and subscribe to OiO wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with OiO on facebook, twitter or email. Music courtesy of: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. 

The crew breaks down the frenetic third-person shooter Sunset Overdrive by Insomniac Games.    Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Please consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/oio. 

Tom, Brian and Billy discuss Far Cry. They talk about their experiences from the third entry on and do a deep dive on six.  10:15 - History of Far Cry 24:19 - Far Cry 3 34:56 - Far Cry 4 1:00:29 - Far Cry 5 1:37:40 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 Best Characters in the Far Cry Series 2:01:18 - Dr. Chmiel's Tips for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 2:04:30 - Two Truths and a Lie 2:22:45 - Far Cry 6 Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health.  Download and subscribe to OiO wherever you get your podcasts! Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting OiO on Patreon. Your support will help ensure we are talking about the newest and most interesting topics and growing our listener base to expand the conversation. Contributions start at $2 a month. Connect with OiO on facebook, twitter or email. Music courtesy of: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.