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The Best Games Period

Ever found yourself wondering about the best games period? Join Jack Gardner and Naomi Lugo as they debate, argue, and sometimes agree over the best video games. The duo brings years of podcasting, game criticism, and somewhat related tangents to the table to create one of the most interesting podcasts you'll find in this corner of the internet.
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Episode 5 - Star Wars: Dark Forces and KotOR 0
Dec 28, 2015

People have Star Wars on the brain for some reason. Daniel and Jack present the Star Wars games they believe should be considered one of the best games period: Dark Forces and Knights of the Old Republic. Jeremy goes AWOL due to a Venurian space virus.

Outro music: Neverwinter Nights 'Kara-Turian Nights' by Ceracryst (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01848)

You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod
Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod

Episode 4 - Ico 0
Dec 21, 2015

Ico released in 2001 to wide praise from critics, but slow sales in the West. Over time it attained cult status and became one of the games that shaped major design decisions across the industry. This proves to be the most divisive episode yet.

Outro music: Ico 'Save Me (OCR Edit)' by SGX (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01056)

You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod
Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod

Episode 3 - Telltale's The Walking Dead: Season One 0
Dec 14, 2015

In 2012, Telltale Games exploded in the world of video games with the five episode Walking Dead series. Robert Kirkman's comic opus made the leap to gaming and was received to tremendous praise, winning numerous awards for storytelling, voice acting, and all-around goodness. Is it one of the best games period?

Outro music: The Walking Dead: Season One 'Don't Go' by RoeTaKa (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03244)

You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod
Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod

Episode 2 - Dark Souls 0
Dec 7, 2015

Jeremy Brown, Jack Gardner, and Daniel Jones discuss the grim fantasy contained in Dark Souls. Released as a niche title in 2011, it swept through the gaming landscape like wildfire and quickly became one of the most influential titles of the decade.

Outro music: Dark Souls 'I Had a Name' by RoeTaKa (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03101)

You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod
Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod

Episode 1 - Donkey Kong Country 0
Nov 30, 2015

Jeremy Brown, Jack Gardner, and Daniel Jones discuss the 1994 Super Nintendo classic Donkey Kong Country. With its crazy origins, enduring legacy, and tangential inspirations, is it one of the best games period?

Outro music: Donkey Kong Country 'Where's the Ocean, Andrew?' by OverClocked University (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02524)

You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod

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