Best Achievement Hunting 101 Podcasts (2025)

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Level 354 - Summer Game Fest 2025 & Xbox Games Showcase 2025 Recap and Thoughts! 1:19:57

7h ago1:19:57

1:19:57

This Week's Panel - Big Ell, KooshMoose, wildwest08 Show Discussion - Ell is still playing with goats, Koosh is playing with spraypaint, and Wildwest played 1000 baby games and one big con! Games Mentioned: Big Ell - Goat Simulator Remastered KooshMoose - Spray Paint Simulator wildwest08 - The Big Con Some of the Xbox Showcase Games Mentioned: The …

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172 - Silkwrong 1:46:33

7d ago1:46:33

1:46:33

Welcome to Episode 172 of the Xbox Hall of Gamers Podcast! This week we talk about all the Xbox games announced at Playstation's State of Play, cover off all of the Xbox games we're waiting to hear about, and debate if shadow dropping Silksong would be a good move. Every week, we discuss all things achievement hunting, Xbox news, and exclusive inte…

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Level 353 - Snouts and Chiropractors and Respectable Scores! Oh my! 1:21:03

7d ago1:21:03

1:21:03

This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - Exe and The Roy are back at ‘ya with an unintentional menagerie of multiple blasts from the past! Not BLASTERS, though, unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your perspective). This week, Elroy talks about some crazy cyborgs while Exe keeps it cozy and safe. Oh, and we learn that El…

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171 - Jesus is my Copilot 1:58:23

14d ago1:58:23

1:58:23

Welcome to Episode 171 of the Xbox Hall of Gamers Podcast! This week we talk about is subscription services are destroying the health of the gaming industry, if the Persona 4 voice actors are participating in a psyop, and just how long should an Age of Empires level take you? Every week, we discuss all things achievement hunting, Xbox news, and exc…

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Level 352 - Temu Black Panther: Achievements Forever 1:28:25

14d ago1:28:25

1:28:25

This Week's Panel - Big Ell, KooshMoose Show Discussion - Koosh played a metroidvania new to Game Pass. It stars a Black Panther wannabe, but it seems very enjoyable! Ell played a new JRPG brand new to Xbox and played many hours of it and completed it! What did he think of it? Thanks EastAsiaSoft! Games Mentioned: Big Ell - Starlight Legacy KooshMo…

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170 - Have Your Snake and Eat It Too 2:28:35

21d ago2:28:35

2:28:35

Welcome to Episode 170 of the Xbox Hall of Gamers Podcast! This week we talk about Borderlands 4 having double the budget of 3, if Sony's live service pivot will die with Marathon, and just how many times we can say "its in the backlog" when a game series comes up. Every week, we discuss all things achievement hunting, Xbox news, and exclusive inte…

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Level 351 - Brevity Is the Soul of Wit 1:05:36

21d ago1:05:36

1:05:36

This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - Exe and Elroy were a little crunched for time this week, so this episode is all killer, no filler! Exe talks about the newest Gamepass darling, Doom: The Dark Ages, while Elroy keeps a similar heavy metal theme with Rock Lobs… Zombie. Add in some baby games, and you've got an odd level ep…

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169 - The Edge of Winnie's Hole 1:31:55

28d ago1:31:55

1:31:55

Welcome to Episode 169 of the Xbox Hall of Gamers Podcast! This week we talk about the old school gaming visionaries, what being public domain property means for gaming ideas, and what happened to the edutainment games of the late 90s. Every week, we discuss all things achievement hunting, Xbox news, and exclusive interviews with individuals across…

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Level 350 - We're Moving Houses, This One Has Mongooses 1:03:56

28d ago1:03:56

1:03:56

This Week's Panel - Big Ell, KooshMoose Show Discussion - wildest08 called in sick so we carried on without him. Ell played a moving game of house(s) with a dark twist. KooshMoose played a AA mascot platformer that draws inspiration from several AAA mascot platformers and does it well. We've got targets (again) and a little Game Pass news. Welcome …

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168 - Get into Gear 1:01:31

1M ago1:01:31

1:01:31

Welcome to Episode 168 of the Xbox Hall of Gamers Podcast! This week we talk about the big GTA 6 delay and what it means for games this year, just how much Palworld is having to remove from their games due to Pokemon, and how South Park games seem to be on a downward trend in quality. Every week, we discuss all things achievement hunting, Xbox news…

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Level 349 - For All the Punks & Animals in Denver 1:31:02

1M ago1:31:02

1:31:02

This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - Everybody’s favorite prime number podcast is back, baby! As Exe and The Roy have finally gotten their lives and free time back, they’ve altered their gaming habits to match the occasion. What might those alterations be?! Well, Exe talks about a rad and relatively new game in a totally tub…

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167 - Gamer VS Gorilla 1:40:23

1M ago1:40:23

1:40:23

Welcome to Episode 167 of the Xbox Hall of Gamers Podcast! This week we talk about the sudden Xbox price increases, how Borderlands 4 is showing up early, and how Age of Empires just loves difficult DLC. Every week, we discuss all things achievement hunting, Xbox news, and exclusive interviews with individuals across the Xbox Community. Hosted by a…

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Level 348 - Go Go Jump Into Civilization...That Is If You Still Like That Genre...!!! 1:01:52

1M ago1:01:52

1:01:52

This Week's Panel - Big Ell, wildwest08 Question of the Week - What are games or genres that you liked as a kid that you don't like as much now? Conversely, are there any games or genres you DIDN'T like as a kid that you grew to like as you got older? Show Discussion - Ell played yet another Eastasiasoft game that involves LOTS and LOTS of JUMPING!…

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166 - Halo 101 1:53:14

2M ago1:53:14

1:53:14

Welcome to Episode 166 of the Xbox Hall of Gamers Podcast! This week we talk about whens a good time to introduce people to video games, how Thirsty Suitors is SEA Scott Pilgrim, and if adding blood and dead bodies to Power Wash Simulator makes it a better game. Every week, we discuss all things achievement hunting, Xbox news, and exclusive intervi…

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Level 347 - 4.5 Nice Things and 1 Very Confused Mom 1:28:11

2M ago1:28:11

1:28:11

This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - Despite both of them being in their busy season, Exe and The Roy wouldn't dare deprive you of your odd week listening habit! So, what's on deck?! Exe discusses a unique and very accessible fighting game and shares a story of a time he let the intrusive achievement hunter thoughts win, whi…

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165 - New Phone, Who Discord? 1:47:23

2M ago1:47:23

1:47:23

Welcome to Episode 165 of the Xbox Hall of Gamers Podcast! This week we talk about how the Oblivion rumors turned out to the true, how Toys for Bob need to start making mascot platformers, and how discord wants to get in your face. Every week, we discuss all things achievement hunting, Xbox news, and exclusive interviews with individuals across the…

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Level 346 - South of Midnight and Phantom Liberty 1:17:23

2M ago1:17:23

1:17:23

This Week's Panel - wildwest08, KooshMoose Show Discussion - Your regularly scheduled host's social calendars didn't align so Big Ell exited stage left for broadway and KooshMoose entered stage right in order to finish talking about South of Midnight. wildwest08 talks about his time with the Cyberpunk 2077 DLC, Phantom Liberty. There's also so much…

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164 - Can it run Quake? 1:17:52

2M ago1:17:52

1:17:52

Welcome to Episode 164 of the Xbox Hall of Gamers Podcast! This week we talk about what we're hoping to see at the Xbox Showcase, If South of Midnight appeals to achievement hunters, and how many AI does it take to make a game? Every week, we discuss all things achievement hunting, Xbox news, and exclusive interviews with individuals across the Xbo…

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Level 345 - Always Wear a Helmet in the Shadows 1:53:16

2M ago1:53:16

1:53:16

This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - Exe and Elroy are back with an A-B/1-2 punch of games! Exe sneaks in a sneaky review of a sneaky game, and Elroy talks his big head off about some big heads! More importantly, never trust a ninja in the shadows and always wear a helmet! Games Mentioned: Exe - Assassin's Creed Shadows & Th…

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163 - Kart to Cart 1:23:25

2M ago1:23:25

1:23:25

Welcome to Episode 163 of the Xbox Hall of Gamers Podcast! This week we talk about how Minecraft memes made 300 million dollars, how much Nintendo are charging for physical games, and how Minecraft Legends was and overlooked game. Every week, we discuss all things achievement hunting, Xbox news, and exclusive interviews with individuals across the …

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Level 344 - Two's Company, Three Get Loud! 1:34:38

2M ago1:34:38

1:34:38

This Week's Panel - Big Ell, wildwest08, KooshMoose Show Discussion - The MOOSE is back. Long live the moose. The moose. Is. IMMORTAL. This man has been playing games for f...for fu...well, you'll have to listen to hear us say the f word! Ell plays a party game pertaining to Balls. Fuzzy balls. Fuzzballs. He also got a new mic. Woo. Wildwest played…

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162 - Bait and Switch 2 2:21:59

3M ago2:21:59

2:21:59

Welcome to Episode 162 of the Xbox Hall of Gamers Podcast! This week we're joined by Lee from The XboxCast to talk about all the Xbox related news from this weeks Nintendo Direct, what business shenanigans Ubisoft is up to with Tencent, and how MechWarrior games just don't quite hit the mark anymore. Every week, we discuss all things achievement hu…

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Level 343 - Splitting Nyan Neko Fiction 1:43:03

3M ago1:43:03

1:43:03

This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - Just like old times, the dynamic duo is back! This week, Exe keeps it short and sweet, like a rice krispie treat, while Elroy serenades us with the single most Elroy game EVER! Games Mentioned: Exe - Splitting Fiction ElroyOMJ - KinnikuNeku: Super Muscle Cat ----- AH101 Podcast Show Links…

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161 - They Got Car! 2:02:54

3M ago2:02:54

2:02:54

Welcome to Episode 161 of the Xbox Hall of Gamers Podcast! This week we talk about which Xbox IP would make the best adaptation, if Silksong really exists, and if demons count as spookies. Every week, we discuss all things achievement hunting, Xbox news, and exclusive interviews with individuals across the Xbox Community. Hosted by a number of achi…

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Level 342 - I See Your True Colo(u)rs Sniping Through 1:51:48

3M ago1:51:48

1:51:48

This Week's Panel - Big Ell, wildwest08 Show Discussion - Eastasiasoft is the bestest. Ell was lucky enough to sick his teeth into a visual novel. That's right, a visual novel! Which well written visual novel has Ell been playing? Wildwest08 has been playing a Game Pass game, and to get good at it, he acquired a REAL sniper rifle, right? RIGHT? We'…

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160 - Clippy Returns 1:20:56

3M ago1:20:56

1:20:56

Welcome to Episode 160 of the Xbox Hall of Gamers Podcast! This week we talk about how AI is going to backseat game us, the rumors around new handhelds and consoles, and the fact that Forza Horizon 5 just won't stop putting out more updates. Every week, we discuss all things achievement hunting, Xbox news, and exclusive interviews with individuals …

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Level 341 - Gust Goes Xbox! Atelier Yumia Showcase and Review 1:32:34

3M ago1:32:34

1:32:34

This Week's Panel - Exe the Hero, WSTLNDRJoe Show Discussion - Exe the Hero is back with a special game and a special guest! WSTLNDRJoe fills in for Elroy while Exe breaks down the newest game in the Atelier series, which is also the first to be released on Xbox, Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & The Envisioned Land. If you're a fan of JRP…

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159 - Doomed to Skate 1:32:15

3M ago1:32:15

1:32:15

Welcome to Episode 159 of the Xbox Hall of Gamers Podcast! This week we talk about all the ID@Xbox announcements, all the trailers for AA games at Nacon, and how Sega seem to be knocking it out of the park. Every week, we discuss all things achievement hunting, Xbox news, and exclusive interviews with individuals across the Xbox Community. Hosted b…

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Level 340 - Tony Hawk Just Ollied Over Bikini Bottom! 1:04:09

3M ago1:04:09

1:04:09

This Week's Panel - Big Ell, wildwest08 Show Discussion - Ell is REALLY excited about the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3&4 Remaster announcement! Ell finally finished a huge game that he started many years ago. He also learned how to…drive? wildwest visited Bikini Bottom and drank a lot of water. Listen as he pretends that his children are the reason he’…

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Level 339 - Vows In the Key of F 1:48:32

4M ago1:48:32

1:48:32

This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - Exe and Elroy are back with another f-in sweet episode for your listening pleasure! Exe discusses a brand new f-in remaster, while Elroy gets f-in confused and discusses like 17 f-in games. Elroy also talks about the ABCDEF-in bingo challenge. Games Mentioned: Exe - Tales of Graces f Rema…

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158 - Xbox Phil-er 1:43:09

4M ago1:43:09

1:43:09

Welcome to Episode 158 of the Xbox Hall of Gamers Podcast! This week we're joined by Tom, one of our longest running supporters! We talk about whats going to happen to achievements when Xbox goes 3rd party, the ethical issues of using AI to port games, and how even making a great game can still get you laid off. Every week, we discuss all things ac…

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Level 338 - Leisure Suits, Assassin's Creed Brutes, and Avowed Pursuits 1:10:32

4M ago1:10:32

1:10:32

This Week's Panel - Big Ell, wildwest08 Show Discussion - He did it. Wildwest completed Assassin's Creed Valhalla including all the DLC! How long did that take him and what did he think of it? Ell played Leisure Suit Larry. How immature! Totally not Ell's style as he is a PROFESSIONAL. As a bonus, one of our listeners has given his thoughts of new …

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157 - Coffee Table Talk 1:51:01

4M ago1:51:01

1:51:01

Welcome to Episode 157 of the Xbox Hall of Gamers Podcast! This week we talk about all the good stuff coming from the latest State of Play, look back in time at Nintendo coffee table books, and muse how long it would take to beat the Yakuza games back to back. Every week, we discuss all things achievement hunting, Xbox news, and exclusive interview…

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Level 337 - Always_1337 1:33:23

4M ago1:33:23

1:33:23

This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - Exe and The Roy are back and in top form to celebrate a very special prime number podcast! In a move that will surprise nobody, despite promising NOT to discuss a beat ‘em up, Elroy discusses a half-shelled beat ‘em up (and y'all gave Exe a hard time for ONLY THREE Final Fantasies in a ro…

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156 - Gooooals 1:11:15

4M ago1:11:15

1:11:15

Welcome to Episode 156 of the Xbox Hall of Gamers Podcast! This week we talk about our gaming goals for 2025, what EA need to do to get Battlefield back on track, and trying to remember if we liked Onimusha back in the day. Every week, we discuss all things achievement hunting, Xbox news, and exclusive interviews with individuals across the Xbox Co…

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Level 336 - The Big Game Pass 47:58

4M ago47:58

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This Week's Panel - KooshMoose, wildwest08 Show Discussion - wildwest08 is joined with a surprise substitution KooshMoose to talk about the big Game... Pass games they played recently. So reheat some Super Bowl chili left-overs (beans or no beans, we won't judge) and huddle up while this week's AH101 lineup discusses their gaming options. We promis…

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Level 335 - Making Turkey Jerky with the Aces 2:10:35

4M ago2:10:35

2:10:35

This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - Beef jerky is too expensive these days, so Exe and Elroy are here to talk to you about turkey jerky while also expertly dodging, ducking, dipping, diving and dodging some dangerous waves! And missiles - they're expertly avoiding them, too. Aces high, baby! Personal note from Exe & Elroy: …

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155 - Start Your Engines 1:13:17

4M ago1:13:17

1:13:17

Welcome to Episode 155 of the Xbox Hall of Gamers Podcast! This week we talk about Multiversus not being able to stick it out, how long its going to take to get more Xbox games on other systems, and what we're excited for in the next few months. Every week, we discuss all things achievement hunting, Xbox news, and exclusive interviews with individu…

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154 - Ask a Ninja 1:39:42

5M ago1:39:42

1:39:42

Welcome to Episode 154 of the Xbox Hall of Gamers Podcast! This week we talk about the big Xbox Developer Direct, we find out whats next for Pocketpair, and muse if Ubisoft is going to make it to 2026. Every week, we discuss all things achievement hunting, Xbox news, and exclusive interviews with individuals across the Xbox Community. Hosted by a n…

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Level 334 - Our Top Games of 2024 & Xbox Developer Direct 2025 Thoughts! 1:51:40

5M ago1:51:40

1:51:40

This Week's Panel - Big Ell, wildwest08 Show Discussion - We asked our patrons for their top games of 2024. We get their thoughts and give ours as well! Wildwest got a cool game for Christmas and wants to share his thoughts with all of you! College Football is where it's at! Ell and his Thursday crew tidied up Moving Out 2! Is this recommended for …

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153 - Xbox Japan Mystery 1:16:23

5M ago1:16:23

1:16:23

Welcome to Episode 153 of the Xbox Hall of Gamers Podcast! This week we talk about the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct show, and its apparently surprise game from Japan, if we're excited by the idea of an Oblivion remake and how casualised it could be, and how we're feeling about Game Pass after its very low number of new games in the later part of …

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Level 333 - Three Threes and the Two E's 1:33:04

5M ago1:33:04

1:33:04

This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - In this w33k's 3pisod3, 3x3 and 3lroy discuss what is 3ith3r a pr3post3rous or incr3dibl3 id3a r3garding th3 r3surr3ction of a fan favorit3 3v3nt! They also talk about gam3s, of cours3, with 3x3 bringing up a relativ3ly mod3rn JRPG and 3lroy bringing up a th3-3xact-opposit3-of-mod3rn b3at…

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152 - GOTY 2024 Down Under 1:50:56

5M ago1:50:56

1:50:56

Welcome to Episode 152 of the Xbox Hall of Gamers Podcast! This week we put together our NZ and AU Game of the Year list! We go through on all of our 2024 games and try to whittle them down to 10. Every week, we discuss all things achievement hunting, Xbox news, and exclusive interviews with individuals across the Xbox Community. Hosted by a number…

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Level 332 - Vikings Must Love Collectibles 1:12:42

5M ago1:12:42

1:12:42

This Week's Panel - KooshMoose, wildwest08 Show Discussion - Tonight wildwest08 is secretly replacing his usual co-host with a talking moose. Let's see if it's rich enough. We talk about the latest revamp to Game Pass Quests and start to get excited for the Xbox Developer Direct later this month. Then it's time to talk about some lengthy games we'v…

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Level 331 - Sophie Starfruit and the Co-hosts from Academia 1:25:35

5M ago1:25:35

1:25:35

This Week's Panel - Exe has a new cat! Elroy has a new PAL console! Oh, and they FINALLY get to bask in prime number glory! They also talk about games, of course, with this week's selections ranging from repetitive Roman numerals to compoundingly disappointing sequels. Games discussed: Exe - XIII and Goosebumps Dead of Night Elroy - The Karate Kid:…

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Level 330 - Resolving 2024 1:44:18

6M ago1:44:18

1:44:18

This Week's Panel - KooshMoose, Matrarch, wildwest08 Show Discussion - It's an end of the year mess around as Big Ell is off for Christmas. Wildwest invites Kooshmoose and Matrarch to fill in and talk about their 2024 resolutions and top games played in 2024. Games Mentioned: wildwest - Dragon Age: Inquisition KooshMoose - Animal Well Matrarch - KL…

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Level 329 - Bet THAT Wasn't on Your Bingo Card 1:30:22

6M ago1:30:22

1:30:22

This Week's Panel - Exe and The Roy are back with another series of riveting life updates and general shenanigans! Listen in as they discuss zombies, vikings, and movie genres. Oh, and Exe gives his review of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle while Elroy deals with sore feet. Blame the boots! Games discussed: Exe - Indiana Jones and the Great Circ…

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151 - A Very Muppet Game Awards 2:31:30

6M ago2:31:30

2:31:30

Welcome to Episode 151 of the Xbox Hall of Gamers Podcast! This week we talk about all the big news from the Game Awards 2024, as well how accurate we were in guessing the winners. We also make some time to talk about just how surprisingly good Indiana Jones is and if it'll end up on our GOTY lists. Every week, we discuss all things achievement hun…

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Level 328 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Review/The Game Awards 2024 Discussion 55:39

6M ago55:39

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This Week's Panel - Big Ell, wildwest08 Show Discussion - This is it. The biggest Xbox game of 2024, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, is here! Our co-host wildwest put around 30 hours into the game the week it came out. Find out what he thinks about the game! How are the achievements? Do you need to be a fan of the movie to play it? Bonus! The G…

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Level 327 - Skinsuits and Murder Parties 1:12:56

6M ago1:12:56

1:12:56

This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, Exe the Hero Show Discussion - In this week's definitively NOT prime number episode, Exe and The Roy are back with another round of updates, shenanigans, and achievement chats! Join them as they discuss the best way to eliminate noisy neighbors and how to wear the skins of your favorite Disney characters! Games discuss…

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