Episode 223 – The Pros and Cons of Digital & Physical Video Games

August 8, 2022August 7, 2022 Logan

With the recent report that almost 80% of games purchased on PS4 & PS5 are digital, on top of recent reports of games being delisted, it’s caused some concern about the future of digital in gaming spheres. This week, we discuss the pros and cons of both digital and physical, the fear of a future where we own nothing, and why Twitter is a weird, weird place.

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Episode 222 – How My Wife Got Into Gaming

July 25, 2022July 24, 2022 Logan

A question that comes up from time to time within the TRG community is, “How do I get my wife to play video games”. Well, today I (Logan) sat down with my wife to ask her what games she enjoys, how she got introduced to gaming, and how is it that she is so much better at games than I am. We also go over some of our favorite memories gaming together, which is often at my expense. (Look at the art for this episode, for example)

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The Fall of Gaming | Episode 221

July 18, 2022July 17, 2022 Logan

As we reach the midway point of summer, we take a look to the upcoming Fall line up of gaming. There’s a lot coming but how much of it is actually interesting? Is there anything we’re looking forward? Join us as we revisit a question submitted in Episode 218 and gauge your interest in what’s coming our way.

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Episode 220 – Metal Gear Solid Changed Gaming (feat. Sound of the Raign)

June 27, 2022June 26, 2022 Logan

When you discuss seminal pillars of gaming, Metal Gear Solid will always come up. In several ways, it changed the gaming landscape through creatively immersing players into the world of Shadow Moses, Solid Snake, and Metal Gears. Not only that, MGS pioneered stealth games, thrusting them into the spotlight with a cinematic flair. Despite what you may think of Kojima, it’s impossible to deny the genius of the game’s design.

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Episode 219 – Dr. Matt Queen Talks About Evangelism, The Gospel, and Evangelism Fears

June 20, 2022June 26, 2022 Logan

The Reformed Gamers is the show all about theology and gaming. Every now and then, we dedicate an entire episode to something theological focused.

Last year, TRG did an episode on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Having this message is great but the next question is: what do we do with it?

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Episode 218 – TRG Takes On Patreon

June 13, 2022June 12, 2022 Logan

It has been awhile since we have done a mail bag episode. We pitched it to the Deer Patrons to write in questions for us to answer and discuss on this episode. And they did not disappoint.

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Episode 216 – The Real Message of Final Fantasy VI (feat. Jon Harrison)

May 16, 2022May 15, 2022 Logan

Final Fantasy 6 is one of the greatest JRPGs of all time, released in the SNES era. The game has a strikingly darker and more somber tone than the rest of the games in the series. But is that really what the game is about? Jon Harrison (author of Mastering the Game) sits down to break down the game’s themes, hidden easter eggs, and more.

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