The Exploding Barrel Podcast

Mike and AJ present the penultimate episode of the Exploding Barrel Podcast. First we take a look back at 2020, a rough year overall, but not a bad year for gaming. Can you guess our game of the year? Then we take a look back at every game of the year winner since the show started in 2007 in order to crown the Exploding Barrel Game of the Show. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ebp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ebp/support

Mike and AJ have a big announcement to make this episode. Yes, we’ve been on a hiatus, and it turns out there’s a reason. I’m still gonna make you listen to find out what’s up. ;P But we also decided to take a look back at the Xbox One / PS4 generation now that Gen 9 or whatever it’s called is here. We hope you enjoy this stroll down memory lane! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ebp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ebp/support

Mike and AJ are ready to talk about the free to play game sweeping the internet, Genshin Impact. You might be surprised to find out who likes it more. We also lock our S foils to attack position to talk about Star Wars Squadrons. Mike has kinda beaten Hades, and the boys are ready for the end game content for Marvel’s Avengers to drop. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ebp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ebp/support

Mike and AJ were surprised to learn that Microsoft is buying Bethesda for $7.5 billion. What does that mean for Xbox, Bethesda's franchises, and gaming in general? To Mike's delight, Amazon has announced Luna, their upcoming cloud gaming service. We also survived the Xbox Series X preorder experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ebp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ebp/support

Mike and AJ talk about the surprise unveiling of the Xbox Series S and Series X price / release date announcement. We also discuss the games revealed at Ubisoft Forward, and talk about the awesome time we’re having with Marvel’s Avengers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ebp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ebp/support

Mike and AJ talk about all of the announcements from the Mario Direct. We’re getting Super Mario 3D All-Stars (yay!), but no Galaxy 2 (boo!) and not a lot of remastering happening (drat!). We also discuss the new Nvidia cards, the joys of Avengersing, and what it’s like to accidentally crash an airplane into your in-laws’ house. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ebp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ebp/support

Mike and AJ are here to discuss the delay of Halo Infinite and what it could mean for the launch of the Xbox Series X (and S!). We also talk about the Marvel's Avengers beta, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout, and the demo for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2. Yes, that's the name. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ebp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ebp/support

Mike and AJ check out the debut of Muppets Now on Disney+. We also talk about the Summerset event in Elder Scrolls Online, updates to Hearthstone Battlegrounds, and the sword rework for Dauntless. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ebp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ebp/support

Mike and AJ give their thoughts on the Xbox Games Showcase and how it compares to Sony's showing. We also get Mike's early impressions of a demo of Crash Bandicoot 4! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ebp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ebp/support

Mike and AJ discuss the planned refurb to change Splash Mountain into a Princess and the Frog attraction. We discuss the Last of Us (both of them!), next-gen game pricing, and the worst race in World of Warcraft. I kid, I kid. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ebp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ebp/support

Mike and AJ dive into the full reveal of the PlayStation 5. Find out what games impressed us, what we think of the hardware, and what the next generation of gaming may have in store. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ebp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ebp/support

Hey guys, we recorded this at the end of May, then a whole lot happened in the world, so we decided to hold off for a bit and let more important voices be heard. So here's the show. Join us for a conversation about The Elder Scrolls Online, Xenoblade Chronicles, and a VERY timely discussion about the new free-to-play shooter Crucible. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ebp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ebp/support

Mike and AJ ponder the future thanks to the reveal of Unreal Engine 5 running on PS5 hardware. We also get very excited/cautious about the newly announce Paper Mario: The Origami King. Mike finished Dragon Quest XI, and AJ finally hits level 50 in The Elder Scrolls: Online. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ebp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ebp/support

Mike and AJ are here to talk about the Xbox Series X Gameplay reveal, some fun in Assassin's Creed Odyssey and The Elder Scrolls Online, and a fun-filled family trip into Trolls: World Tour. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ebp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ebp/support

Mike and AJ are still playing video games. The younger Minotti generation has discovered The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Mike has finished Final Fantasy 7 Remake, we've been enjoying the XP and rep buffs in World of Warcraft, and AJ has finally watched Superman. Yes, the movie from 1978. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ebp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ebp/support

Mike and AJ really like the Final Fantasy 7 Remake. Our brother Chris finally got beta access to Valorant, so we played more of that. We also talk about the Disney+ release of Onward and the potential of a limited supply launch for the PS5. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ebp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ebp/support

Mike and AJ dive into the latest Hearthstone expansion, Ashes of Outland, and the new class, the Demon Hunter! A class so powerful, it was nerfed a day later. Mike has been playing the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and AJ is going to play it as soon as this uploads. So, uh, bye! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ebp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ebp/support

Mike and AJ are here to find our why Mike hated Half Life: Alyx so much. AJ has started Doom Eternal, while everyone seems to be enjoying the island life in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ebp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ebp/support

Mike and AJ have escaped the harshness of reality and landed in some virtual island life with Animal Cross: New Horizons. Yes, AJ caved and got it. We also have a spoiler-filled talk about Ori and the Will of the Wisps. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ebp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ebp/support

Mike and AJ are here to tell you how amazing Ori and the Will of the Wisps is. We also talk about the VR game Moss and AJ's return to The Division 2. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ebp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ebp/support