In the ninety-eighth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty kicks things off talking about a home ownership scare, which prompts him to ask Ryan a morally ambiguous question about Christmas cookies. Later, Ryan talks about his Platinum trophy progress for the Dark Souls games, while Rusty continues to speak highly about Life is Strange and Ghost of Tsushima. Finally, the Gents share their spoiler FREE and spoiler FILLED thoughts about Season 2 of the Mandalorian. Enjoy the episode! Time Stamps: 0:00 – 12:15 – Life Updates 12:16 – 16:21 – What He’s Playing – Ryan 16:22 – 31:08 – What He’s Playing – Rusty 31:09 – 42:28 – Mandalorian Season 2 Impressions (Spoiler-FREE) 42:29 – 1:39:42 – Mandalorian Season 2 Impressions (SPOILERS!) Want to get in on the discussion of the podcast and easily ask questions? Join our Discord! It’s free to download the app AND easy to use. Find it here: https://discord.gg/E4hv4de If you have any questions or feedback for the show, please write in to OtakuBrothersPodcast@gmail.com! The guys will read your questions and feedback in the next episode!

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Episode 98: The Moral Ambiguity of Home Ownership

In the ninety-seventh episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty kicks off the show discussing the audio woes they ran into last episode, and the fort-building, temporary solution moving forward. The Gents of course discuss the games they have been playing recently, which includes Platinum Trophy hunting for Ryan in the Souls games, while Rusty enjoys a Souls-like experience in Code Vein, as well as Life is Strange. The main topic of the show has Rusty and Ryan discussing the Game Award winners, favorite game announcements, and debating the future of Bioware. Enjoy the episode! Time Stamps: 0:00 – 18:54 – Life Updates 18:55 – 21:57 – What He’s Playing – Ryan 21:58 – 42:35 – What He’s Playing – Rusty 42:36 – 44:26 – Ryan’s Trophy Hunting Progress 2020 Game Awards Discussion: 44:27 – 46:57 – Overall Thoughts 46:58 – 1:05:34 – Award Results 1:05:35 – 1:47:28 – Top 5 Games Announced Want to get in on the discussion of the podcast and easily ask questions? Join our Discord! It’s free to download the app AND easy to use. Find it here: https://discord.gg/E4hv4de If you have any questions or feedback for the show, please write in to OtakuBrothersPodcast@gmail.com! The guys will read your questions and feedback in the next episode!

Episode 97: Operation Queen Slayer

In the ninety-sixth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan kick things off talking about new PC builds and discovering hidden monoliths around the globe. Later, the Gents announce details about the Otaku Brothers Community Game of the Year Awards. Finally, for the main topic of the show, Rusty and Ryan predict the award winners for the 2020 Game Awards, in addition to making some bold predictions about what might be announced. Enjoy the episode! Time Stamps: 0:00 – 13:40 – Life Updates 13:41 – 29:46 – What He’s Playing – Ryan 29:47 – 52:51 – What He’s Playing – Rusty 52:52 – 58:32 – Otaku Brothers Community GOTY Awards 2020 Game Awards Discussion: 58:33 – 1:47:18 – Award Predictions 1:47:19 – 2:09:57 – Game Announcement Predictions Want to get in on the discussion of the podcast and easily ask questions? Join our Discord! It’s free to download the app AND easy to use. Find it here: https://discord.gg/E4hv4de If you have any questions or feedback for the show, please write in to OtakuBrothersPodcast@gmail.com! The guys will read your questions and feedback in the next episode!

Episode 96: Predicting the 2020 Game Awards

In the ninety-fifth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan are finally back after a bit of a hiatus. They kick off the show sharing how they are doing and updates about the future of the show. They do a deep dive on their PlayStation 5 impressions, including the UI, console design, launch games (e.g., Astro’s Playroom, Miles Morales, Demon’s Souls, Sackboy, and Bugsnax), and yes, even the new trophy unlock noise. At the tail end of the show, the Gent’s share other, non-PS5 games they have been enjoying, in addition to future episode plans. Enjoy the episode! Time Stamps: 0:00 – 17:00 – Life Updates 17:01 – 33:23 – How Rusty’s Game Collecting Habits Have Changed 33:24 – 1:27:05 – PlayStation 5 First Impressions 1:27:06 – 1:36:20 – Non-PS5 Games We Have Been Playing Recently 1:36:21 – 1:40:14 – All PS5 Enhanced PS4 Games 1:40:15 – 1:46:52 – Future Episode Plans Want to get in on the discussion of the podcast and easily ask questions? Join our Discord! It’s free to download the app AND easy to use. Find it here: https://discord.gg/E4hv4de If you have any questions or feedback for the show, please write in to OtakuBrothersPodcast@gmail.com! The guys will read your questions and feedback in the next episode!

Episode 95: The Future is Now

In the ninety-fourth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan kick off the show sharing about their recent vacationing to a cabin in the woods, where they watched a ton of horror movies. Later, the Gents discuss a number of more recent news stories, including the PS5 teardown, the restructuring of PlayStation trophies, and is Microsoft buying GameStop? Rusty also shares his excitement for a unique 3D platformer currently in development. Enjoy the episode! Time Stamps: 0:00 – 9:43 – Vacationing in the Upper Peninsula 9:44 – 57:44 – Horror Movie Recommendations 57:45 – 1:09:20 – The PlayStation 5 Has Been Torn Apart 1:09:21 – 1:17:37 – Restructuring PlayStation Trophies 1:17:38 – 1:31:01 – PlayStation 4 Backwards Compatibility Hype 1:31:02 – 1:39:39 – Is Microsoft buying GameStop?! 1:39:40 – 1:44:24 – Rusty’s Excited for a new 3D Platformer Want to get in on the discussion of the podcast and easily ask questions? Join our Discord! It’s free to download the app AND easy to use. Find it here: https://discord.gg/E4hv4de If you have any questions or feedback for the show, please write in to OtakuBrothersPodcast@gmail.com! The guys will read your questions and feedback in the next episode!

Episode 94: Driving Through Mordor

In the ninety-third episode of Otaku Brothers, Ryan returns to the show and kicks things off by sharing his thoughts about the recent PS5 conference. Later, the Gents spend a great deal of time discussing console pre-orders, Microsoft acquiring Bethesda, and whether or not Sony needs to also begin acquiring more companies. Lastly, as always, Rusty and Ryan discuss the games they have been playing recently. Enjoy the episode! Time Stamps: 0:00 – 3:56 – Life Updates 3:57 – 12:00 – PlayStation 5 Conference – Ryan’s Thoughts 12:01 – 23:19 – The Xbox Series X/S Pre-order Situation 23:20 – 34:45 – Rusty’s Game Room Construction Plans 34:46 – 1:03:20 – Microsoft Acquires Bethesda 1:03:21 – 1:21:08 – Does Sony Need to Acquire More Companies? 1:21:09 – 1:26:19 – What He’s Playing – Ryan 1:26:20 – 1:38:22 – What He’s Playing – Rusty Want to get in on the discussion of the podcast and easily ask questions? Join our Discord! It’s free to download the app AND easy to use. Find it here: https://discord.gg/E4hv4de If you have any questions or feedback for the show, please write in to OtakuBrothersPodcast@gmail.com! The guys will read your questions and feedback in the next episode!

Episode 93: None More Blue

In the ninety-second episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty records a one-man show for the first hour. Both Gents were sick this week, but Rusty could not help himself and had to share his thoughts about the recent PS5 Conference. He has some choice words for how the pre-order situation went down, but all things considered, he’s just excited for Final Fantasy XVI. In the back half of the show, Rusty welcomes his wife, Lauren, back to the Podcast. The two talk about home ownership, gush about Super Mario Sunshine, and take some fun listener questions to cap things off. Enjoy the episode! Time Stamps: 0:00 – 1:01:19 – PlayStation 5 Conference Reaction 1:01:20 – 1:12:01 – Welcoming Special Guest – Lauren (a.k.a Gizmo) 1:12:02 – 1:23:03 – Home Ownership Hype 1:23:04 – 1:39:52 – What She’s Playing – Lauren 1:39:53 – 1:44:41 – What He’s Playing – Rusty 1:44:42 – 2:03:54 – The Listener Question Block Want to get in on the discussion of the podcast and easily ask questions? Join our Discord! It’s free to download the app AND easy to use. Find it here: https://discord.gg/E4hv4de If you have any questions or feedback for the show, please write in to OtakuBrothersPodcast@gmail.com! The guys will read your questions and feedback in the next episode!

Episode 92: A Wild Gizmo Reappears

In the ninety-first episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan record a shorter episode following last week’s 3-hr show. Rusty kicks off the show discussing his love/hate relationship with furnishing a new home, while Ryan finds a new love in Spider Solitaire. Later, the guys discuss the recent reveal of price and release date for the Xbox Series X and S, and also make predictions for the upcoming PS5 conference. Rusty caps off the show discussing a whole smattering of games he’s been playing recently. Enjoy the episode! Time Stamps: 0:00 – 20:42 – Life Updates, Rusty’s PC Problems, and Ryan’s Solitaire Love 20:43 – 33:14 – Xbox Series S/X Price and Release Date Revealed 33:15 – 50:54 – PlayStation 5 Conference Predictions 50:55 – 56:42 – What He’s Playing – Ryan 56:43 – 1:23:57 – What He’s Playing – Rusty Want to get in on the discussion of the podcast and easily ask questions? Join our Discord! It’s free to download the app AND easy to use. Find it here: https://discord.gg/E4hv4de If you have any questions or feedback for the show, please write in to OtakuBrothersPodcast@gmail.com! The guys will read your questions and feedback in the next episode!

Episode 91: Rusty’s Furniture Shopping Woes

In the ninetieth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan welcome friend of the show, Blink! Blink shares his earliest memories playing games, and even tells a fun story about getting his Sega Genesis as a kid. Later, the Gents discuss a whole smattering of topics. From the recent Mario Direct, Game Collecting, PSA Graded Pokemon Cards, and even a trivia battle for the ages. You don’t want to miss this one. Enjoy the episode! Time Stamps: 0:00 – 44:19 – Welcoming Special Guest – Blink 44:20 – 55:30 – PSA Graded Gem Mint 10!!! 55:31 – 1:19:48 – Nintendo's Mario 35th Anniversary Direct 1:19:49 – 1:34:37 – Speculating the Release Date and Price of PS5/Series X 1:34:38 – 1:55:04 – What He’s Playing – Blink 1:55:05 – 2:15:39 – What He’s Playing – Rusty & Ryan 2:15:40 – 3:02:40 – Otaku Brothers Trivia Battle (Rusty vs. Blink) Want to get in on the discussion of the podcast and easily ask questions? Join our Discord! It’s free to download the app AND easy to use. Find it here: https://discord.gg/E4hv4de If you have any questions or feedback for the show, please write in to OtakuBrothersPodcast@gmail.com! The guys will read your questions and feedback in the next episode!

Episode 90: PSA Graded Gem Blink Ten

In the eighty-ninth episode of Otaku Brothers, Ryan kicks off the show sharing his recent experience assembling cars on the manufacturing line. His body is in a lot of pain. Rusty shares some big news that will change the trajectory of everything. Later, the Gents discuss Nintendo’s recent Indie World showcase, dream launch lineups for PS5, and take plenty of listener questions at the tail end of the show. Enjoy the episode! Time Stamps: 0:00 – 23:29 – Life Updates, Ryan Assembles Cars, and Rusty’s Big News 23:30 – 32:31 – What He’s Playing – Rusty & Ryan 32:32 – 39:47 – PlayStation 5 Trailer and Demon's Souls Remake News 39:48 – 42:56 – Nintendo's Indie World Showcase 42:57 – 49:44  – Black Myth: Wukong Trailer 49:45 – 1:35:02 – The Listener Question Block Want to get in on the discussion of the podcast and easily ask questions? Join our Discord! It’s free to download the app AND easy to use. Find it here: https://discord.gg/E4hv4de If you have any questions or feedback for the show, please write in to OtakuBrothersPodcast@gmail.com! The guys will read your questions and feedback in the next episode!

Episode 89: The Event Horizon of Ryan's Demise

In the eighty-eighth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan take some time at the beginning of the show to discuss mental health and how they are doing. Later, Ryan gives his spoiler-free final thoughts on Ghost of Tsushima, while Rusty gushes about Thatgamecompany’s Journey for FAR longer than he should have. The Gents also discuss the delay of Halo Infinite, theorize when Sony will give a release date and price for PS5, and cap off the show with some excellent listener questions.  Enjoy the episode! Time Stamps: 0:00 – 19:02 – Life Updates, The Importance of Mental Health, and Ryan’s Art 19:03 – 21:48 – What He’s Playing – Ryan 21:49 – 50:03 – What He’s Playing – Rusty 50:04 – 1:13:55 – Halo Infinite Has Been Delayed 1:13:56 – 1:27:17 – The Future of Nintendo Switch 1:27:18 – 2:08:35 – The Listener Question Block Want to get in on the discussion of the podcast and easily ask questions? Join our Discord! It’s free to download the app AND easy to use. Find it here: https://discord.gg/E4hv4de If you have any questions or feedback for the show, please write in to OtakuBrothersPodcast@gmail.com! The guys will read your questions and feedback in the next episode!

Episode 88: The Mona Lisa of Video Games

In the eighty-seventh episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan kick off the show with a brief discussion about the current state of COVID-19 and its effect on their jobs. Then, the Gents continue to discuss their thoughts about Ghost of Tsushima. Spoiler alert, they love. Finally, Rusty and Ryan share their thoughts about the Xbox Games Showcase, whether it lived up to their expectations, and if they still plan to buy an Xbox One. Enjoy the episode! Time Stamps: 0:00 – 15:17 – Real Life Updates 15:18 – 24:18 – Rusty’s Future Plans for Twitch 24:19 – 41:31 – What He’s Playing – Ryan 41:32 – 47:40 – What He’s Playing – Rusty 47:41 – 1:53:29 – Discussing the Xbox Games Showcase Want to get in on the discussion of the podcast and easily ask questions? Join our Discord! It’s free to download the app AND easy to use. Find it here: https://discord.gg/E4hv4de If you have any questions or feedback for the show, please write in to OtakuBrothersPodcast@gmail.com! The guys will read your questions and feedback in the next episode!

Episode 87: Play Me Like A Playstation

In the eighty-sixth episode of Otaku Brothers, Ryan kicks off the show sharing how his new dog is acclimating to her new home. Then, the Gents discuss their special plans for milestone episode 100! Rusty and Ryan are going all out for this one, so do not miss the sneak-peek details. Ryan plays more Dark Souls, while Rusty shares his brief first-impressions about Ghost of Tsushima. Finally, the Gents make realistic and many pipedream predictions in anticipation of the Xbox Series X Games Showcase. Banjo Kazooie is mentioned 64x. Enjoy the episode! Time Stamps: 0:00 – 5:58 – Real Life Updates 5:59 – 13:22 – Plans for Episode 100 of Otaku Brothers 13:23 – 21:56 – Thanking the Otaku Brothers Community 21:57 – 26:42 – What He’s Playing – Ryan 26:43 – 40:36 – What He’s Playing – Rusty 40:37 – 1:41:05 – Predicting the Xbox Series X Games Showcase Want to get in on the discussion of the podcast and easily ask questions? Join our Discord! It’s free to download the app AND easy to use. Find it here: https://discord.gg/E4hv4de If you have any questions or feedback for the show, please write in to OtakuBrothersPodcast@gmail.com! The guys will read your questions and feedback in the next episode!

Episode 86: Predicting the Xbox Series X Games Showcase

In the eighty-fifth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty and Ryan are joined by special guest and friend of the show, Josh from the Frantic Thoughts podcast. The Gents pick Josh’s brain about his early memories playing video games and his love of indie, story-driven experiences. Later in the episode the Gents listen and respond to a great audio question, asking about games they missed out on, but finally got around to playing. Finally, Rusty, Ryan and Josh share their spoiler-filled thoughts about The Last of Us Part II. Do NOT listen to the back half of the show if you have yet to play the game or are still in the midst of playing. Enjoy the episode. And continue to endure and survive! Time Stamps: 0:00 – 36:39 – Welcoming Special Guest – Josh (a.k.a Frantic) 36:40 – 58:04 – The Games We Have Been Playing Recently 58:05 – 1:22:05 – Listener Audio Question 1:22:06 – 2:53:42 – The Last of Us Part II (SPOILER Discussion) Want to get in on the discussion of the podcast and easily ask questions? Join our Discord! It’s free to download the app AND easy to use. Find it here: https://discord.gg/E4hv4de If you have any questions or feedback for the show, please write in to OtakuBrothersPodcast@gmail.com! The guys will read your questions and feedback in the next episode!

Episode 85: Frantically Enduring and Surviving

In the eighty-fourth episode of Otaku Brothers, Rusty opens the show discussing his plans to stream on Twitch in the near future. Ryan shares his concluding (spoiler-free) thoughts about The Last of Us Part II, while Rusty adds another Platinum trophy to his imaginary shelf after finishing Spongebob Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated. The guys begin a new news segment for the podcast, this week discussing a new Kingdom Hearts game announcement, Mixer shutting down, among other interesting things. Finally, thanks to a listener’s suggestion, Rusty and Ryan talk at great length about their many wild experiences in college. Enjoy the episode! Time Stamps: 0:00 – 8:12 – Real Life Updates 8:13 – 11:41 – Rusty’s Plans to Stream on Twitch 11:42 – 16:05 – Restructuring the Discord 16:06 – 35:21 – The Games We Have Been Playing Recently 35:22 – 1:03:20 – The Something Something Report 35:41 – Ghost of Tsushima Goes Gold 40:47 – Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memories Announced 50:04 – Mixer is Shutting Down 57:17 – The Last of Us Part II Sells 4 Million Copies in 3 Days 1:03:21 – 2:21:50 – Remember Our College Years Want to get in on the discussion of the podcast and easily ask questions? Join our Discord! It’s free to download the app AND easy to use. Find it here: https://discord.gg/E4hv4de If you have any questions or feedback for the show, please write in to OtakuBrothersPodcast@gmail.com! The guys will read your questions and feedback in the next episode!

Episode 84: Remembering Our College Years

Two brothers (in-law), Rusty and Ryan share their passion and love of video games, Lord of the Rings, and all things 90's! Every week they release a new episode with a specific topic, while also delving into regular segments (Games They've Been Playing Recently, Trivia, Game Suggestions and more). Thanks for listening!

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