Asynchronous Multiplayer Podcast

This week we talk about leveling up our out-of-game characters, that moment when you suddenly learn to do something that you didn't think you even could learn before. Like when you dump all of your points into Medicine at level 10 and suddenly you can heal broken limbs.   Superflight Bird Assassin Poker Night at the Inventory Device 6 Team Fortress 2: MVM The Oregon Trail Card Game The Oregon Trail Hunt For Food Card Game Space Hulk   What game skillz have you spontaneously learned? Email us at asynchronousmultiplayer@gmail.com   Join our Steam group at http://steamcommunity.com/groups/AMPodcast/   Check out our Instagram feed: AMP_Oddcast   Check out our Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsWW-YWvtUTnpajXYtTGJA   We are on Stitcher, Itunes, google and libsyn

This week we get chatty about old games that everybody has already talked about, and why we're still playing them. Also, we have some things to say about the state of online multiplayer, and some advice for the people who write instruction manuals for board games.   Mass Effect Andromeda Team Fortress 2 Fallout the Board Game Fallout 3 Horizon; Zero Dawn What do you think of board game manuals? Email us at asynchronousmultiplayer@gmail.com   Join our Steam group at http://steamcommunity.com/groups/AMPodcast/   Check out our Instagram feed: AMP_Oddcast   Check out our Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsWW-YWvtUTnpajXYtTGJA   We are on Stitcher, Itunes, google and libsyn

Have you ever bought a game thinking you'd love it and then found out you hated it? We have. And this week we explore some of the reasons why that happens. Also, Greg learns how to pronounce clique.   Snipper Clips Plus Mario and Rabbid's Kingdom Battle Sins of a Solar Empire Rebellion Bully Mind of Marlo And lots more!   What's been your biggest disappointment? In games, we mean. Email us at asynchronousmultiplayer@gmail.com   Join our Steam group at http://steamcommunity.com/groups/AMPodcast/   Check out our Instagram feed: AMP_Oddcast   Check out our Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsWW-YWvtUTnpajXYtTGJA   We are on Stitcher, Itunes, google and libsyn

This week it's all about Adventure. You might say it's Time for Adventure. A veritable Adventure Time, if you will. We also confuse Fallout and Grand Theft Auto, because those are easy to confuse.   Lego Dimensions: Simpson's Level Pack Tesla Vs Lovecraft update Darkest Dungeon Adventure Time! Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd you Steal Our Garbage? Card Wars   Do you have any favorite Strats? Email us at asynchronousmultiplayer@gmail.com   Join our Steam group at http://steamcommunity.com/groups/AMPodcast/   Check out our Instagram feed: AMP_Oddcast   Check out our Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsWW-YWvtUTnpajXYtTGJA   We are on Stitcher, Itunes, google and libsyn

This week we explore what sorts of things a person can do when all of the things they usually do bore them. It may or may not involve quoting a lot of Adventure Time.   Nimble Quest BlazBlue Chronophantasma Extend Castle Crashers Tesla Vs Lovecraft What do you do when you don't feel like doing stuff? Email us at asynchronousmultiplayer@gmail.com   Join our Steam group at http://steamcommunity.com/groups/AMPodcast/   Check out our Instagram feed: AMP_Oddcast   Check out our Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsWW-YWvtUTnpajXYtTGJA   We are on Stitcher, Itunes, google and libsyn

This week we talk about the games that exist in that venn diagram that compares games that we thought were important in 2017 with games that we were supposed to think were important in 2017. How did we rate, on a scale from zero to fifty, on the Relevance Scale? You'll have to listen to find out!   Not A Hero CompliKATed Hell Yeah Life Goes On   What games did you think were important last year? Do you like yourself? How about both? Email us at asynchronousmultiplayer@gmail.com   Join our Steam group at http://steamcommunity.com/groups/AMPodcast/   Check out our Instagram feed: AMP_Oddcast   Check out our Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsWW-YWvtUTnpajXYtTGJA   We are on Stitcher, Itunes, google and libsyn

This week we talk about why being old is awesome, and it has nothing to do with the fact that we've aged out of the demographic that madison avenue cares about. We also blow the dust off of some old systems and try to remember what we saw in them.   Resident Evil 5 Tempest 2000 (Jaguar) Alien Vs Predator (Jaguar) Jimmy the Self Made Man Necromonads   Do you like antiques? Do you like yourself? How about both? Email us at asynchronousmultiplayer@gmail.com   Join our Steam group at http://steamcommunity.com/groups/AMPodcast/   Check out our Instagram feed: AMP_Oddcast   Check out our Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsWW-YWvtUTnpajXYtTGJA   We are on Stitcher, Itunes, google and libsyn

This week we huddle together for warmth with some old favorites, and when that doesn't work with turn the temperature up with the heat of our own rage and talk about difficulty in games.   Gold Rush Stardew Valley Skyrim Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy What kind of hard game do you like? Email us at asynchronousmultiplayer@gmail.com   Join our Steam group at http://steamcommunity.com/groups/AMPodcast/   Check out our Instagram feed: AMP_Oddcast   Check out our Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsWW-YWvtUTnpajXYtTGJA   We are on Stitcher, Itunes, google and libsyn

Welcome to 2018! This week we welcome the new year by talking about our personal predictions and resolutions, games we're looking forward to and Ryan Seacrest's frozen rictus. Also, some surprising board games The Witcher 3 Horizon: Zero Dawn Gold Rush Super Trench Attack   A Link to the past ALTTP Randomizer Speedgaming.org Tsuro Patchwork Pop the Pig Superfight 5 Nights at Freddy's: The Board Game   Were you cold on New Year's Rockin' Eve? Email us at asynchronousmultiplayer@gmail.com   Join our Steam group at http://steamcommunity.com/groups/AMPodcast/   Check out our Instagram feed: AMP_Oddcast   Check out our Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsWW-YWvtUTnpajXYtTGJA   We are on Stitcher, Itunes, google and libsyn

This year we start a tradition; because it's only a tradition if you've done it more than once; and ask each other 10 questions about the games we've played in the past year. We also made new-years' resolutions for gaming, as we appear to have misplaced the ones we made last year.   Merry Christmas/December 25th to everyone!   Do you have questions? How about games we didn't mention? Email us at asynchronousmultiplayer@gmail.com   Join our Steam group at http://steamcommunity.com/groups/AMPodcast/   Check out our Instagram feed: AMP_Oddcast   Check out our Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsWW-YWvtUTnpajXYtTGJA   We are on Stitcher, Itunes, google and libsyn

This week we unplug for the holidays and talk about some new additions to our vast collection of board games. Then we talk about board games from our past that are better than these newfangled games. We also get a special guest question from Nikki about a new music program.   Tiny Epic Quest Bears Vs Babies Mall Madness Baboon Ball M&Ms Bite Sized Beats   Tell us about your board games, or we'll get bored! Email us at asynchronousmultiplayer@gmail.com   Join our Steam group at http://steamcommunity.com/groups/AMPodcast/   Check out our Instagram feed: AMP_Oddcast   Check out our Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsWW-YWvtUTnpajXYtTGJA   We are on Stitcher, Itunes, google and libsyn  

This week we talk about blind boxes, subscription services, and the joys of buying little surprises for yourself. We also touch on getting surprised by games, with a special report from Jake on his latest progress through Super Mario Odyssey. Cool Runnings!   Redeemer Rime   Do you like monthly subscription or blind boxes? Can you recommend some good ones? Email us at asynchronousmultiplayer@gmail.com   Join our Steam group at http://steamcommunity.com/groups/AMPodcast/   Check out our Instagram feed: AMP_Oddcast   Check out our Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsWW-YWvtUTnpajXYtTGJA   We are on Stitcher, Itunes, google and libsyn

This week we have two topics for one low-low price.  First we tackle games that enhance your calm, but not in the creepy Raymond Cocteau sense. Then we look at games that do the opposite. Then we wrap back around to calming games some more, because those are more interesting.   Email us at asynchronousmultiplayer@gmail.com   Join our Steam group at http://steamcommunity.com/groups/AMPodcast/   Check out our Instagram feed: AMP_Oddcast   Check out our Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsWW-YWvtUTnpajXYtTGJA   We are on Stitcher, Itunes, google and libsyn

This week we wrap up our discussion of what sorts of games are worth playing by discussing how mechanics can make or break a game. Also, Sharon picks two Gregflix games that she actually likes and Greg buys Crazy Taxi for the tenth time.   Battle Chef Brigade John the Zombie Rime Hard Truck Apocalypse: Ex Machina Hatoful Boyfriend Burnout Paradise with Racing Wheel Crazy Taxi without racing wheel Animal Crossing Pocket Camp   What are your favorite mechanics? That dude at Midas doesn't count! Email us at asynchronousmultiplayer@gmail.com   Join our Steam group at http://steamcommunity.com/groups/AMPodcast/   Check out our Instagram feed: AMP_Oddcast   Check out our Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsWW-YWvtUTnpajXYtTGJA   We are on Stitcher, Itunes, google and libsyn

This week we continue talking about the three pillars of good games with a discussion of how Story can impact a gaming experience. Also, Sharon gets stood up by Rime.   Not Rime Guts N Glory Gratuitous Space Battles Yono and the Celestial Elephants Farming Simulator 2017 Switch edition Dirt 3 with the Racing Wheel Fjong Do you like Stories? Email us at asynchronousmultiplayer@gmail.com   Join our Steam group at http://steamcommunity.com/groups/AMPodcast/   Check out our Instagram feed: AMP_Oddcast   Check out our Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsWW-YWvtUTnpajXYtTGJA   We are on Stitcher, Itunes, google and libsyn

This week we continue our discussion of what makes a game good with a discussion of how characters can make or break a game. Also, Greg has been inadvertently building a home arcade for the past few years, and we show you how to do it too! Also also, have you ever found out that something you already love is available in another format? Sharon did, and she's lovin' it. Finally, This week's Gregflix games are brought to you by the letter F.   The Fall Flame Over Cook Serve Delicious   Building A Home Arcade, by mistake Finding out when things you like are based on other things   How characters can make or break a game. Horizon Zero Dawn Life is Strange Mercenaries 2 Destiny 2 Duke Nukem Forever Fallout Fallout Fallout   Do you like characters? Do you have a favorite character? Are you a character? Email us at asynchronousmultiplayer@gmail.com   Join our Steam group at http://steamcommunity.com/groups/AMPodcast/   Check out our Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsWW

This week we talk about the three pillars of What Makes A Game Good. Developers, take note.   Super Mario Odyssey Yono and the Celestial Elephants Voodoo Vince Remastered Beat the Game Spintires: Mudrunners Egg Returns Home Epic Battle Fantasy 4 Email us at asynchronousmultiplayer@gmail.com   Join our Steam group at http://steamcommunity.com/groups/AMPodcast/   Check out our Bendy and Hello Neighbor Pumpkins on Instagram: AMP_Oddcast     Check out our Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsWW-YWvtUTnpajXYtTGJA   We are on Stitcher, Itunes, google and libsyn

On this, the night before Halloween, we talk about games that let you make your own fun. Also, weaponized candy corn for the win!   Halloween Forever X-Com Gryphon Knight Epic Dark Souls Dangerous Golf Super Mario Odyssey   Take That Yiga Clan! https://twitter.com/mWi1ME/status/921971908433780736   Email us at asynchronousmultiplayer@gmail.com   Join our Steam group at http://steamcommunity.com/groups/AMPodcast/   Check out our Instagram feed: AMP_Oddcast   Check out our Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsWW-YWvtUTnpajXYtTGJA   We are on Stitcher, Itunes, google and libsyn

This week we talk about how our expectations match up to our realities when it comes to games, and speculate about where Super Mario Odyssey will fall on that spectrum. We also decide what the best goat simulator on the market is, and the answer might surprise you!   Headlander Minecraft Story Mode Life is Strange Camera Obscura Chicken Invaders   So, exactly how wrong are we about Life is Strange? Email us at asynchronousmultiplayer@gmail.com   Join our Steam group at http://steamcommunity.com/groups/AMPodcast/   Check out our Instagram feed: AMP_Oddcast   Check out our Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsWW-YWvtUTnpajXYtTGJA   We are on Stitcher, Itunes, google and libsyn

It's October, and you know what that means? It means that it's time to start thinking about Christmas! So in that light, we came up with a list of games that belong on our wishlists, and maybe belong on yours too.   Wonderful End of the World Mario and Rabbid's Kingdom Battle Mom Hid My Game (Switch) /Hidden My Game By Mom 1 & 2 (mobile) Bomb Squad Academy Bus Driver Cuphead Stardew Valley AMPCast 2017 Holiday Shopping List:   Super Mario Odyssey Battle Chef Brigade Just Dance 2018 Snipper Clips Deluxe Rime Doom on the switch Farming Simulator on the Switch Don't Knock Twice The Colina Legacy Light Fingers Hello Neighbor Yono And The Celestial Elephants We Happy Few   Bendy Mask: https://www.bendyandtheinkmachine.com/mask Gamers with Jobs Conference Call https://www.gamerswithjobs.com/node/1301420 Top Shelf Gamer https://www.topshelfgamer.com/ Are you shopping yet? It's never too early! Email us at asynchronousmultiplayer@gmail.com   Join our Steam group at http://steamcommunity.co