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For our annual Thanksgiving tradition the crew gets together to discuss some of the trends we appreciated this year. I'm sure that won't be cynical at all. But before we get to that we talk about some of the top news stories. Hear about the Goat MMO simulator, what's happening with World of Warcraft, Imgur might be making a game, and corgi's lots and lots of corgis! For more features, reviews, let's plays, and more check out:  www.HardcoreCasualGamer.com Check out our new intro music created by the talanted Sean Covey! See more of his work at: https://soundcloud.com/11SVEDEN Links to our two break songs: Warlords of Draenor "Army Life" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv-hFesk3qA&list=PLaR4a2W5V1yzR5CJm4-BRK-yD7zVFk3vf&index=7 Lindsey Stirling and Kurt Hugo Schneider "Pokemon Dubstep Remix" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99ZYIECx1Vw&index=5&list=PLPZnzoJXcyR-0XXAdoUzYe_qXabtOGSWS  

Join Matt, Josh, and the Frag as they go through this weeks top news stories and favorite kickstarters. We start with a discussion of internet politics (I know, joy!) and end with a discussion of the no phone, the greatest phone ever concieved. Matt also explains his plans for a monkey. And for part 1 of our Thanksgiving podcast we look at games of excess. A look at the great games that might just give you too much. A smogesboard of content. Like what you hear, what to see more of us? Check out www.HardcoreCasualGamer.com for reviews, lets plays, features, and more. Email us at info@hardcorecasualgamer.com and please subscribe and review!

Happy Halloween! Join the HCG crew as we embark down this week's scariest news! OOOoooOOOhhh! And join us for Demarc's November new releases. It's a scary amount of games. We then wrap things up with some scary game and movie suggestions to get your inner ghost grooving. For more podcasts, features, let's plays, and more check out: www.HardcoreCasualGamer.com and drop us a line at: info@hardcorecasualgamer.com  

We are sorry. I mean we leave for a few weeks and this Gamergate thing happens?! We will not taking any more vacations! The crew gets back together to discuss the underlying issues of the Gamergate debacle. Are gamers sexist? Is the media corrupt? Can we be sensitive enough to a difficult subject? Find out all this and more. Again, we are sorry. Love us? Want to send us hate mail? info@hardcorecasualgamer.com and for Let's Plays, Interviews, Comics and more check out www.HardcoreCasualGamer.com

Join the Hardcore Casual Gamer as we have a very candid interview with James Petruzzi and Tim Dodd from Discord Games. We get a chance to talk about their upcoming, kickstarter backed game, Chasm. They delve into how the game has been evolving, what game design obstacles they are up against, and how fun crunch time is.  They also give us a peek into what brought them into gaming in the first place and what hopes they have for the future. Check out more news and gameplay footage for Chasm at: www.chasmgame.com www.discordgames.com and for more news, interviews, videos and more check us out at: www.HardcoreCasualGamer.com or follow us on all your favorite social media sites.

50 Episodes. I don't know if that was a number that we ever expected to get to. From the bottom of our collective, frankensienish heart, Thank you. Thank you for letting us fill your head with our nonsense and news. We start out with a recap of some of the biggest news stories for the past weeks. We give a final update on the woes of Crytek, a look at the IOS market, and we breakdown the industry wages and earnings report. Marc gives us a look at the new games we should be playing. Hint, it's not much.... Madden maybe? And to finish up this 50th episode we partake in a little naval gazing. We talk about how we started in gaming, what drives us to it, and why we want to share it with all you fine people. And Tony. All you fine people.... and Tony. And we want to hear from you, what got you into gaming? Email us info@Hardcorecasualgamer.com Fb.com/HardcoreCasualGamer Twitter @Hardcaspod And for news, features, videos and more keep it tuned to HardcoreCasualGamer.com Here is to another 50!  

The Hardcore Casual Team takes a nose dive into this week's latest news. From EA's Sims Premium, to Crytek's continual woes, and all the way to China for the worst parent award. Enjoy the first Hardcore Casual Gamer Quiz show and see which of our co-hosts is the smartest. We round out the evening with a look at the games we are playing. Need/Want more from us? mail: Info@HardcoreCasualGamer.com Twitter: @HardCasPod Facebook: www.fb.com/HardcoreCasualGamer.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/user/TheHardCGamers and check out Demarc's Let's Plays at: https://youtube.com/user/DigitalDemarc

We have a very special podcast with an interview with two of the creative talent behind From Nothing Studios. We discuss their inspiration for game design, what challanges they faced on their first game, and what it is like developing for the Wii U. Nick Behrens and Sean Carlson join us to talk about their first game Gravblocks. From Nothing Studios started in January 2012 with a group of passionate game developers. The team has grown and currently consists of six members; Robert, Paul, Adam, Bob, Sean, and Nick. Gravblocks was released November 10th for Android and the team is hard at work building Gravblocks+ for Wii U. Follow From Nothing Studios Here: http://fromnothinggamestudios.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/From-Nothing-Game-Studios/280564122030403 And of course you can see more of Hardcore Casual Gamer at: mail: Info@HardcoreCasualGamer.com Twitter: @HardCasPod Facebook: www.fb.com/HardcoreCasualGamer.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/user/TheHardCGamers and check out Demarc's Let's Plays at: https://youtube.com/user/DigitalDemarc

It's our monthly email show and we work our way thru all of your emails. Find out the best games of the summer, how we deal with sequel fatigue, and which Pokemon we are. We also cover the biggest news stories for the week, from Smash bros to Evolve DLC.   Love us? Hate us? Tell us about it:   mail: Info@HardcoreCasualGamer.com Twitter: @HardCasPod Facebook: www.fb.com/HardcoreCasualGamer.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/user/TheHardCGamers and check out Demarc's Let's Plays at: https://youtube.com/user/DigitalDemarc

It's a bit of a slow news week for gaming but we did our best to highlight the most important news stories. Learn what Cliffy B is up to, which big wig at Blizzard stepped down, and most importantly we clue you into "Butt mode"! Matt also runs down his favorite kickstarters. Potato salad anyone? Our final segment is dedicated to some recent E-sports news and how it affects the gender divide. Love us? Hate us? Tell us about it: mail: Info@HardcoreCasualGamer.com Twitter: @HardCasPod Facebook: www.fb.com/HardcoreCasualGamer.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/user/TheHardCGamers and check out Demarc's Let's Plays at: https://youtube.com/user/DigitalDemarc

Happy Independence day from your Hardcore Casual Gamer Crew! Join us as we list our favorite American themed video games. Duke Nukem anyone? We also bounce our way thru the news with happening with Crysis developer Crytek and EA's apology, sort of..., kind of..., OK not really an apology per se.... Love us? Hate us? Tell us about it: mail: Info@HardcoreCasualGamer.com   Twitter: @HardCasPod   Facebook: www.fb.com/HardcoreCasualGamer.com   Youtube: https://youtube.com/user/TheHardCGamers   and check out Demarc's Let's Plays at:   https://youtube.com/user/DigitalDemarc

Join our Hardcore Casual Crew as we talk about the big E3 trends, what our favorite trailers, and biggest suprises. Also, stay tuned for the end to find out which our crew falls in battle. If you want to send condolences and your favorite E3 moments you can contact us at: Email: Info@HardcoreCasualGamer.com Twitter: @HardCasPod Facebook: www.fb.com/HardcoreCasualGamer.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/user/TheHardCGamers and check out Demarc's Let's Plays at: https://youtube.com/user/DigitalDemarc

In the last of our 3 part E3 Podcasts we review the final big conference with Nintendo. We review how their new digital format played out, what were the big titles, and our hopes for the new Zelda game. We also break down our favorite E3 games not shown at the big three. From Farcry to Star Wars Battlefront and all the way to the return of Rainbow Six. This E3 was a cavaclade of games and the next few years are looking bright indeed. Find out more and stay tuned to Hardcore Casual Gamer for the latest trailers and updates from E3.   And we want to hear what you thought of the show. Email: Info@HardcoreCasualGamer.com Twitter: @HardCasPod Facebook: fb.com/HardCoreCasualGamer Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheHardCGamers Demarc's Let Plays: https://www.youtube.com/user/digitaldemarc  

It's the second part of our E3 coverage and this time we tackle the behemoth of Playstation.  What were our favorite games? How did this compare to Microsofts? and most importantly did you see the No Man's Sky trailer?! Holy Crap! Find out more and stay tuned to Hardcore Casual Gamer for the latest trailers, updates, and the remaining conference news in the days to come. And we want to hear what you thought of the show. Email: Info@HardcoreCasualGamer.com Twitter: @HardCasPod Facebook: fb.com/HardCoreCasualGamer Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheHardCGamers Demarc's Let Plays: https://www.youtube.com/user/digitaldemarc  

E3 is here and the Hardcore Casual Crew is working their rounds thru all of the big conferences. First up is Microsoft. Can they turn around last year's thrashing? What of the rumored Halo Games? and will they suprise us? Find out more and stay tuned to Hardcore Casual Gamer for the latest trailers, updates, and the remaining conference news in the days to come. And we want to hear what you thought of the show. Email: Info@HardcoreCasualGamer.com Twitter: @HardCasPod Facebook: fb.com/HardCoreCasualGamer Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheHardCGamers Demarc's Let Plays: https://www.youtube.com/user/digitaldemarc  

E3 is literally days away and the Hardcore Casual Crew has come together to give your our best predictions for this year's event. What games are we hoping to see? What does Xbox and Nintendo need to do? and Will we ever see Last Guardian ever again? We answer all within! Matt begins the show by diving deep into Kickstarters and comes up with Rainbows! Reading Rainbows that is! Think were right? Know were wrong? Tell us about it. Email: Info@HardcoreCasualGamer.com Twitter: @HardCasPod Facebook: fb.com/HardCoreCasualGamer Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheHardCGamers Demarc's Let Plays: https://www.youtube.com/user/digitaldemarc And don't forget the to support the Kickstarters: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/readingrainbow/bring-reading-rainbow-back-for-every-child-everywhhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/375798653/superhothttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1273764944/believe-rpghttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1862772184/hoverskaterhttps://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mechanical-anti-gravity-propulsion

When talking about a topic as culturally sensitive as racism most people would approach this with the gravity and seriousness it deserves. Not these Jerks though. We talk racial stereotypes, casual indifference and we even touch on some games that handle it well. We also cover what games are out in June and this weeks top news, including Star Wars, Smash Bros, and... Chucky Cheese? Love us? Hate us? Want us to know? Email: Info@HardcoreCasualGamer.com fb.com/HardcoreCasualGamer Twitter: @HardCasPod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheHardCGamers https://www.youtube.com/user/digitaldemarc

Hi Guys, we have a little catching up to do in our back catalog of podcasts so here is the first of our two part catch up. Join the Hardcore Casual Crew as we review some of the last few weeks top stories. From John Carmak's former employer woes, LionGate's new game division, and the first Kickstarter Lawsuit. We then take a trip down memory lane to some of the "better left in the past" technology. Like DOS commands, "Insert Disc 5" to Video Game Passwords. We will share the worst of the early days. Want your email on the air? Drop us a line at the following locations:   Email: Info@HardcoreCasualGamer.com   fb.com/HardcoreCasualGamer.com   Twitter: @HardCasPod   www.HardcoreCasualGamer.com   and check out our great videos:   https://www.youtube.com/user/TheHardCGamers   https://www.youtube.com/user/digitaldemarc

The Hardcore Casual Crew is back after a brief hiatus and we can't be more excited! This episode covers it all; News from Nintendo, Reagan era History, and E3 Rumors. Not to mention we gush about multiplayer coming to Don't Starve. We wrap up the episode going thru listener mail and wild tangents. Want your email on the air? Drop us a line at the following locations: Email: Info@HardcoreCasualGamer.com fb.com/HardcoreCasualGamer.com Twitter: @HardCasPod www.HardcoreCasualGamer.com and check out our great videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheHardCGamers https://www.youtube.com/user/digitaldemarc

Join the Hardcore Casual Crew as we review some of the biggest news stories of the week. From Marty O'Donnel being forced out of bungie, to PS4's continue dominance in the face of Titanfall, and we even breakdown some surprising metrics from Steam.   This is know the host week and we share a little of our weirdness and end it with the games we are playing now.   Need/Want/Hope more from us?   Email: info@HardcoreCasualGamer.com fb.com/HardcoreCasualGamer Twitter: @HardCasPod and check out our great Let's Plays with Demarc: youtube.com/DigitalDemarc