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Aaaaaaaaand we're back! After a brief hiatus from the podcast the guys finally return from vacations, travels, birthdays, personal time and celebrations. In this episode we talk Dragon Ball and it's record setting pace in theaters, the Windows 10 upgrade and gaming hardware/software compatibility. Ruben discusses the Beer to the People 1 year anniversary party, Jon shares his recent venture into brewing his own sour beers, Wes talks back braces, and Jordan gets schooled on Phillip Seymour Hoffman movies. It's the Beers for Gamers Podcast episode 21!

In this week's episode we gather around the mics to discuss more details about some titles that were announced at E3. A director for the Final Fantasy 7 remake was announced, with some odd news about the selection and their game plan on taking on the project. Microsoft is taking a different approach to content in the new Halo game. Fallout 4's special edition contents are broken down. Also we comment on the removal of the recently released Batman game "Arkham Knight" from the Steam store. We also find inspiration for coming up with a wacky collaboration after Jon shares news of one already in the making. It's the Beers for Gamers Podcast episode 20! Music provided by Azureflex, Intro: "Rainbow Ride", Outro: "Eat my Chips"

In this week's episode we come back after a bit of a hiatus to discuss one of gaming's biggest days of the year. Covering the multiple platforms and developers, we sort through the myriad of games and select our favorite bits from the pressers and trailers. Fallout 4 appears to be the stand out of the show, were as titles like Final Fantasy remake has a few of us carefully optimistic and others not so much. Microsoft drops bomb shells at their press event and Sony stands pat with sparse first party titles on the way in the near future. Join us as games come alive in the summer tradition that is known as E3! It's the Beers for Gamers episode 19!Music provided by Azureflex, Intro: "Rainbow Ride", Outro: "Eat my Chips"

In this week's episode we talk about our week in beer and games played/bought/stashed/collected. "Mighty No 9" is talked about and the lineage it's based upon. Splatoon just came out and we're intrigued by it (a Wii U title, I know!). Batman makes his triumphant return as a conversation piece in way of "Arkham Knight" and "Superman v Batman". Jon also shares his knowledge in cellar aging beer and goes into detail about styles and temperatures. It's the Beers for Gamers podcast episode 18!

​♫ This week we discuss, virtual reality ♫ Had to be done. RIP Freddy Mercury. We talk about the different virtual reality units and our interests in augmented reality. E3 is coming up so of course leaked announcements are flowing and we share our anticipation for those and others we hope make it into the show and our homes soon. NOT BATTLETOADS. N64 Golden Eye tournament is this Saturday at Beer to the People. Come out, have a drink, play, win prizes and have a good time. In the meantime, here is Episode 17 of the Beers for Gamers podcast!

This week the gang is joined by Matt from "That Movie Podcast with Bob and Jason". We talk movies, developers announcing their intended absence for E3 as well as those that have thrown their hats into the ring for this year's conference. We also focus on Nintendo, the Pokemon franchise is observed as well as Ruben continued pity party over the Wii U. Also, to help ward off spoilers, at the end of the episode we included an Avengers review. No real plot points are discussed, mostly discussed our reactions to character and story developments. It's the Beers for Gamers Podcast episode 16!You can find Matt on iTunes, Stitcher, or your preferred podcatcher of choice under "That Movie Podcast with Bob and Jason". Also on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/bobandjasonMusic provided by Azureflex, Intro: "Rainbow Ride", Outro: "Eat my Chips"

On this week's episode we are hampered by audio issues. There was an attempt to upgrade some of our equipment, but after a catastrophic hardware failure we needed to MacGyver what we could together. We're the Matthew Wilder of podcasts: 'Ain't nothin' gonna to break our stride.Nobody's gonna slow us down, oh-no! We've got to keep on moving!". Anyways, we're back after a week off caused by sickness bugs, only to come back to enjoy some bugs in the form of sour beers! We discuss what we did during our time off, Konami's descent into madness, comic book news, home brew projects, and game releases. It's the Beers for Gamers podcast ep 15!​Music provided by Azureflex, Intro: "Rainbow Ride", Outro: "Eat my Chips"

In this week's episode the guys reflect on the scary movie/horror genre and their likes and dislikes. Ruben went retro game hunting at local flea markets and swap meets, Jon celebrated a couple local craft bar's anniversary parties, Jordan slept in, Wes likes Bobcat, and Matt likes Anchorman. It's the Beers for Gamers Podcast episode 14!

In this week's episode we do a little snooping into the world of fake Yelp account reviews and the rumors and speculations of the possible identity behind a particular user. We talk about the new arcade cabinets in the bar and how much work ahead Jon has on them. Ruben and Wes talk Bloodborne, Jordan talks his trip to Vegas and sickness, and Jon reveals his secret homebrew project to the audience and shares it with the crew. It's the Beers for Gamers podcast episode 13!

​In this week's episode, Ruben discusses his progress in Bloodborne (spoilers present), Jon is very highly anticipating Axiom Verge and Wes makes Demolition Man references. The next tournament game is revealed and so is the status of the arcade cabinet Jon has been restoring for the bar. Also details of a whole new cabinet are brought to light. Adventures through Fresno's arcade locations are retold and planned. Is it the early 90's? NO! It's the Beers for Gamers podcast episode 12!

​In this week's episode the guys discuss the Nintendo on mobile phone news, Jon and Wes exchange pepper spray related stories, Jordan talks Horsemen and terminators, and Ruben suggests everyone eat an appendage of the male anatomy, singularly or by the bag full. Its the Beers for Gamers Podcast episode 11!

Happy St Patrick's day! In this episode we talk about recently released games and our brief reviews of them. Loads more VR talk with the guys unanimously coming around from dismissal to genuine interest and curiosity. Jordan shares his experience at local events this past weekend and we all share news on those that are coming up. The Bomberman Tourney is this Saturday (3/21/15) at Beer to the People, no cost to enter. Just show up, have a beer, bring your friends, blow them up, or make some and blow them up. Prizes to be decided day of! Thanks for downloading and enjoy episode 10 of the Beers for Gamers Podcast!

On this week's episode we discuss the news from GDC, PAX east, and anticipated game releases. Local news about a game shop's expansion and the development of a Dave and Busters in Fresno are welcomed and celebrated while comic book movies are speculated and dissected. Wes is back from sick leave, Jordan likes and defends non removable batteries in cell phones, Jon prays for the release of a Bomberman collection, and Ruben talks about Resident Evil (shocker). It's the Beers for Gamers Podcast episode 9!!​

How do you make a horchata? You don't pay her! In this week's episode east meets west when horchata beers are drank while anime is discussed. Jon comes back from San Diego with goods and stories from his beercation. The guys discuss VR and other announcements that came out of the Mobile World Conference. Ruben has been playing new games that just dropped and gave his impressions of them and Jordan is still bitter about Mass Effect 3. It's the Beers for Gamers podcast episode 8!Music provided by Azureflex, Intro: "Rainbow Ride", Outro: "Eat my Chips"

On this week's episode we talk about last Friday's Punch-Out!! tourney, Jon's craft beer dinner, and Wesley's trip up to Kern River. The Order 1886 came out and we air our grievances and disappointment. Plenty of game headlines with a sprinkling of some brew news. It's the Beer for Gamers podcast episode 7!Music provided by Azureflex, Intro: "Rainbow Ride", Outro: "Eat my Chips"

Harry Truman, Doris Day, Red China, Johnnie RaySouth Pacific, Walter Winchell, Joe DiMaggioJoe McCarthy, Richard Nixon, Studebaker, TelevisionNorth Korea, South Korea, Marilyn MonroeYeah....... Billy Joel reference and stuff.In this episode Jon comes back with stories of his beercation and shares some of the spoils. Ruben and Wes show off their shiny new Nintendo consoles and their impressions so far. The guys nerd out over the thought of a Studio Ghibli/Miyazaki themed park and favorite Star Wars games. Also as a reminder the Punch-Out!! tournament is this Friday! Great prizes for the winner include a bottle of FW Feral One batch 2 and a B4G shirt that is in the works as we speak. Hope to see you out there, but for now, here is the Beers for Gamers podcast Episode 6!Music provided by Azureflex, Intro: "Rainbow Ride", Outro: "Eat my Chips"

Holy silver screen Batman! In this episode the guys discuss superhero movies and TV series. We talk about our adventures around town in which us hosts team up to take down several pints and buy retro games. Plans for the future are discussed in ways of upcoming video content, the Punch-Out!! tournament at Beer to the People (Friday the 20th), and the recently developed news that we have inquired for a booth at a local anime convention (more info upcoming). B4G is expanding and taking over corners of the internet!Music provided by Azureflex, Intro: "Rainbow Ride", Outro: "Eat my Chips"

Better late than never? This week we talk about the logistics and dreams of owning arcade machines and even the grandiose idea of a barcade in Fresno. We go in on the Budweiser/InBev Superbowl commercial debacle and MMOs in todays market of games. Also, we finally reveal our plans of taking over game tournaments at Beer to the People and the first competition that will be held under our regime: Friday February 20th. It's you vs Kid Dynamite. Mike Tyson's Punch-Out! Details of the competition and prizes will be posted soon!Music provided by Azureflex, Intro: "Rainbow Ride", Outro: "Eat my Chips"

Enough teasing. The wait is over. Here is the new podcast Jon had been mentioning in the previous couple B4G episodes. Jon was joined by Steven Martinez, owner and operator of Beer to the People, and they discussed his entry into the rarefied group of merchants of craft in the valley and some of his most treasured games from his youth and today. Steven also gives a glimpse of things possibly to come for the bar as we move into 2015 and beyond. Recorded 2 weeks ago (sorry for the delay), on location, is the very first episode of Pint Peddlers!Music provided by Azureflux: Intro: "Popcorn Blast", Outro: "Reckless"

Well, what can we say? It was bound to happen. Thankfully we got at least a couple episodes out before a total meltdown. This episode we talk about recent bar events that involve sours and Nintendo characters kicking the snot out of each other. We discuss movies based on Game franchises and our collective dismay of them. We fantasize about arcade cabinets and regress about our childhoods in the temples that housed them. Extreme technical difficulties were had and outside interference drove a couple of the guys to thoughts of physical altercations. The odds were against us in the form of douchey, inconsiderate weekend cruisers. It's the Beers for Gamers Podcast episode 3!Music provided by Azureflex, Intro: "Rainbow Ride", Outro: "Eat my Chips"