Best Unnecessary Commentary Podcasts (2025)

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Super Show #23 - Switch 2 Out, Amico Games on Switch, Xbox Handheld 1:46:54

26d ago1:46:54

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Switch 2 hits shelves, Amico games coming to Steam and Switch, Xbox handheld announced, Pac-Man donuts, and more! Check out our sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Super Show #22 - Xbox Price Increases, Stuff Pat Forgot He Had, Ubisoft Says We Don't Own Games 1:52:43

2M ago1:52:43

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Microsoft raises Xbox prices, retro gaming stuff Pat forgot he had, Ubisoft says we do not own games we buy, and more! Check out our sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to save $5 off the Starter Pack!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Super Show #21 - Switch 2 Analysis, Midwest Gaming Classic, Game Informer Returns 1:49:51

3M ago1:49:51

1:49:51

Switch 2 discussion and price analysis, a second Nintendo Playstation prototype found, a Scumbag Seller of the Week, Midwest Gaming Classic, Game Informer back, and more! Support us by checking out our sponsors: ⁠⁠Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to save $5 off the Starter Pack!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with cod…

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Super Show #20 - Pat Pricing Retro Games, Xbox AI Garbage, Elon Gamer Fraud 1:36:26

4M ago1:36:26

1:36:26

Pat discusses the journey of pricing out retro games, Xbox AI garbage announced, Elon Musk being exposed as a gaming fraud, and more! Support us by checking out our sponsors: ⁠Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to save $5 off the Starter Pack!⁠ ⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Super Show #19 - Switch 2 Reveal, The Real Game Awards Controversy 2:01:49

5M ago2:01:49

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Nintendo reveals the Switch 2 console, The Real Game Awards controversy, new Atari handheld, and more! Support us by checking out our sponsors:Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to save $5 off the Starter Pack! ⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TUSHY Bidet -- It's the gift that benefit…

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Retrospective 2024 – Loot Mechanics #409 1:29:52

6M ago1:29:52

1:29:52

A look back on the last year in gaming, and for the show. Intro (0:34) – Thoughts of gaming in 2024 Video Games (14:11) – BG3’s director thinks the game shouldn’t be on subscription services. Is this old-school mindset hurting the game, in the long term? (Ep. #361) Tabletop Roleplaying (35:07) – The SRD for […]…

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Holiday 2024 Extravaganza – Loot Mechanics #408 45:07

7M ago45:07

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The Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide, AND The Best & Worst Games of 2024, all in one show! Intro (0:34) – Our holiday plans The Gift Guide (4:22) – Our absolute last-minute gifts of 2024 Best & Worst of 2024 (16:21) – The Best & Worst Games of the Year! Wrap (42:48) – Seasons greetings “Burn […]By Scormus

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The Last Topical Show of 2024 – Loot Mechanics #407 59:51

7M ago59:51

59:51

Rogue AI, Incels, and other good news, on today’s show! Intro (0:34) – The Usual Video Games (10:47) – Chuds being made to hate something they once loved Wrap (41:49) – Funko Pop’s AI goes rogue, briefly kills Itch.io for no reason. “Burn The World Waltz” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution […]…

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Super Show #18 - Intellivision Amico End-Of-Year Update, Supersega Console Scam Continues 1:25:48

7M ago1:25:48

1:25:48

Sony may produce a new handheld, the Supersega console scam continues, an Intellivision Amico end-of-year update, and more! ⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠TUSHY Bidet -- It's the gift that benefits everyone!

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This Seems Unnecessary – Loot Mechanics #406 45:25

7M ago45:25

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Is WotC trying to draw out the popularity of D&D 5e as long as possible, or cover for the glaring lack of third party support for D&D 2024 edition? We discuss this and more of today’s show. Intro (0:34) – The usual stuff Tabletop Roleplaying (6:14) – WotC adds another 5e-based, third party TTRPG to […]…

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Insurmountable – Loot Mechanics #405 45:13

7M ago45:13

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The PlayStation 2 was the best selling console of all time. The Nintendo Switch is coming up fast, though… Can it beat the PS2, before the next Nintendo console drops in 2025? Intro (0:34) – The usual pablum Video Games (14:33) – Can the Switch out-sell the PS2? Wrap (36:45) – So no sequel to […]By Scormus

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Thanks Not Found – Loot Mechanics #404 45:12

7M ago45:12

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So it’s Thanksgiving this week, and we have nothing else to talk about, so let’s talk about games we’ve been thankful for in 2024! Scormey promises he will talk about more than just “Starfield”! Intro (0:34) – The usual crap Special (4:02) – Games we’ve been thankful for this year Wrap (28:14) – Gaming Turkeys […]…

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Super Show #17 - Super Sega Console Scam, Polymega Collection Games, PS5 Pro Launch 1:33:40

8M ago1:33:40

1:33:40

The Super Sega console scam, PS5 Pro launches, Polymega game collections, and more! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠ TUSHY Bidet -- It's the gift that benefits everyone!

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Just Plain Dumb – Loot Mechanics #403 59:39

8M ago59:39

59:39

Of all the video game companies you should never upset, Nintendo would be right at the top of that list. So today we’re going to discuss one livestreamer who did just that… Intro (0:34) – What have we been playing? Media (8:20) – Dumbass streamer raises the ire of Nintendo, pays the price for their […]…

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Wisdom of the Aged – Loot Mechanics #402 1:00:03

8M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

It’s an in-between week, with not much to discuss (also the last show in a three-show recording session!), so where do we go? Back to the “advice well”, as Beoulus and Scormus answer questions from younger TTRPG players and GMs! Intro (0:34) – The same old nonsense Tabletop Roleplaying (3:59) – Answering more questions from […]…

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No Thanks, Amazon – Loot Mechanics #401 45:30

8M ago45:30

45:30

More old news, but worth talking about: Surprising no one, Amazon shits the bed with the release of “New World Aeternum”, screwing casual and legacy players alike. We discuss this on today’s show. Intro (0:34) – The usual banter MMORPGs (6:22) – “New World Aeternum” launches with old world mistakes. Wrap (26:48) – Final Thoughts […]…

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All Hallows 400th Episode! – Loot Mechanics #400 39:56

8M ago39:56

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You get a 2-for-1 special this week! Not only is it our annual spooktacular Halloween special, it is also our 400th episode! Wow, who would have thought we’d still be doing this show for this long? Intro (0:34) – Our Halloween plans Spooktacular (7:07) – Video games to play for a Halloween fright! Wrap (28:56) […]…

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Super Show #16 - Analogue 3D Console, New N64 Book, Nintendo Alarmo 1:40:22

9M ago1:40:22

1:40:22

Analogue 3D console details, new N64 book released, Nintendo Alarmo, Lunchly is moldy, and more! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Turtle Beach - Save 10% off gaming accessories with code CUPODCAST at checkout.

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We’re gonna need a montage – Loot Mechanics #399 1:00:42

9M ago1:00:42

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Let’s talk about something you don’t often see in tabletop roleplaying games: Crafting. Some games have tried to include this, but it’s usually just an afterthought, at most. But why? Intro (0:34) – Scormey’s been playing “Slay the Spire” some, and Beoulus has been working, of course. Tabletop Roleplaying (5:25) – Why isn’t there more […]…

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The Tokusatsu Podcastu 202: GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN! (A worthy sequel? Or an unnecessary dumpster fire?) 22:47

9M ago22:47

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The gang is back! To review Godzilla Raids Again! A movie made with...intention? Featuring Godzillas first time fighting a new monster! Anguirus' first appearance! AND....nothing else... COMMENTARY HERE https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/1368089 (Note please excuse the audio inconsistency, AJ moved very recently so a lot of the echo is still p…

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Heretic – Loot Mechanics #398 1:00:58

9M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Scormey has been too busy playing “Starfield” to notice a bunch of people lost access to the title back in September, with Microsoft’s changes to the Game Pass tiers. We discuss this and a review of “Shattered Space” on today’s show! Intro (0:34) – Scormey has some thoughts on the recent changes to Game Pass […]…

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The Tokusatsu Podcastu 201 : Gojira 1954 (The True Grandaddy of them All!) COMMENTARY AND REVIEW COMBO PACK 2:12:52

9M ago2:12:52

2:12:52

It was it the first in a multi episode long marathon of Godzilla the boys come together to give you not one not two but EVERY SINGLE SHOWA ERA GODZILLA MOVIE. From the Original to Terror of Mechagodzilla! And as an added bonus you get the commentary AND review at the exact same time! So sit back relax and enjoy the SHOWA GOJI MARATHON! (Note please…

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An AI Affair – Loot Mechanics #397 59:22

9M ago59:22

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We all know by now that Hasbro (and by extension, WotC) will be embracing AI for D&D. In response, other major TTRPG publishers say no to this technology. So today we discuss who’s right in the debate. Intro (0:34) – The usual noise Tabletop Roleplaying (5:31) – Chaosium, Kobold Press, and more take a stand […]…

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All Teeth – Loot Mechanics #396 1:00:08

9M ago1:00:08

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Sony is releasing a Playstation 5 Pro this November. We discuss the idiocy of this unit on today’s show. Intro (0:34) – The usual stuff Video Games (11:11) – Here comes the PS5 Pro… Whether you want one or not! Wrap (37:15) – So Blizzard shit the bed with WoW again. “Burn The World Waltz” […]By Scormus

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The Tokusatsu Podcastu : MAILBAG OF EVIL AND DESTRUCTION Part 3 1:43:36

9M ago1:43:36

1:43:36

YES! Part 3 of 3, the final part of our exciting mail bag trilogy extravaganza made for your viewing pleasure. No need to dilly dally, listen in and find out the forbidden knowledge. Aj https://twitter.com/MeatySentaiVA Jay https://twitter.com/BirdKingJay Phil https://twitter.com/KRokugoVA Chad https://twitter.com/toku_photobiz Discord server : htt…

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But this is supposed to be a great game – Loot Mechanics #395 59:59

10M ago59:59

59:59

The only news is regurgitated D&D press releases, so instead Scormey and Beoulus talk about their worst experiences playing great TTRPGs. Intro (0:34) – More of the usual fluff to start. Tabletop Roleplaying (13:08) – Our worst experiences playing good TTRPGs Wrap (46:46) – Final Thoughts “Burn The World Waltz” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licen…

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The Tokusatsu Podcastu : MAILBAG OF EVIL AND DESTRUCTION Part 2 1:47:44

10M ago1:47:44

1:47:44

YES! Part 2 of 3 exciting mail bag episodes made for your viewing pleasure. No need to dilly dally, listen in and find out the forbidden knowledge. Aj https://twitter.com/MeatySentaiVA Jay https://twitter.com/BirdKingJay Phil https://twitter.com/KRokugoVA Chad https://twitter.com/toku_photobiz Discord server : https://discord.gg/m25WqBF Get yoursel…

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Super Show #15 - Sony's Concord Disaster, GameStop Retro Stores, Nex Playground 1:24:54

10M ago1:24:54

1:24:54

PS5 Pro announced for $700, GameStop Retro stores, Sony's Concord game launch disaster, Nex Playground overview, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠ ⁠Turtle Beach - Save 10% off gaming accessories with code CUPODCAST at checkout.

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Critical Role’d – Loot Mechanics #394 45:26

10M ago45:26

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Not a lot of gaming news this week, so lets talk about an indie CRPG scoring a major crossover with “Critical Role”. Intro (0:34) – The usual fuckery Video Games (5:14) – Wayfinder finds its way to scoring a “Critical Role” crossover Wrap (24:43) – Final Thoughts “Burn The World Waltz” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed […]…

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The Tokusatsu Podcastu : MAILBAG OF EVIL AND DESTRUCTION Part 1 1:57:34

10M ago1:57:34

1:57:34

YES! Part 1 of 3 exciting mail bag episodes made for your viewing pleasure. No need to dilly dally, listen in and find out the forbidden knowledge. Aj https://twitter.com/MeatySentaiVA Jay https://twitter.com/BirdKingJay Phil https://twitter.com/KRokugoVA Chad https://twitter.com/toku_photobiz Discord server : https://discord.gg/m25WqBF Get yoursel…

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Good News and Bad – Loot Mechanics #393 1:00:48

10M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

A fresh coat of paint is coming for “Dungeon World”, but even good news like that comes with some controversy. Intro (0:34) – Scormey’s been playing “Minecraft Dungeons” and starting over in “Starfield”. Beoulus has likely been working a lot. Tabletop Roleplaying (14:59) – Luke Crane is bringing out a new edition of “Dungeon World”, […]…

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Hard Labor – Loot Mechanics #392 45:15

10M ago45:15

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WoW’s latest expansion is out, which includes endgame solo content. Surprising no one but the executives at Blizzard, this has received almost universal praise. We have some thoughts. Intro (0:34) – Scormey plays an Expedition in “No Man’s Sky”, and has thoughts. MMORPG (10:51) – Let’s talk about Delves. Wrap (35:25) – Help Meguey Baker […]…

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Backlash – Loot Mechanics #391 1:15:04

11M ago1:15:04

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We discuss the interplay between WotC and Youtube TTRPG content creators, and more on today’s show. Intro (0:34) – What we’ve been up to lately Tabletop Roleplaying (6:55) – WotC keeps screwing over TTRPG creators on Youtube. We discuss the interplay between these two groups, and why they seemingly love and hate each other at […]…

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Super Show #14 - Game Informer Shut Down, Atari 7800+, NWC Gold Sold 1:51:16

11M ago1:51:16

1:51:16

A Nintendo World Championships Gold is sold, GameStop shuts down Game Informer, Atari 7800+ announced, and more! Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. Turtle Beach - Save 10% off gaming accessories with code CUPODCAST at checkout.

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Hard Pass – Loot Mechanics #390 1:00:03

11M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

The first TTRPG based upon Brandon Sanderson’s “Stormlight Archives” books has hit Kickstarter. Our resident KS Superbacker has a few thoughts. Intro (0:34) – What we’ve been up to lately Tabletop Roleplaying (10:32) – Scormey has a few thoughts on “Cosmere RPG“ Wrap (44:04) – Final Thoughts “Burn The World Waltz” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Li…

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The Tokusatsu Podcastu 200 : Kamen Rider Ghost ( THE ENTIRE FRANCHISE) 5:15:02

11M ago5:15:02

5:15:02

Kamen Rider Ghost , you know it, I know it, its almost 10 years after it, so we decided to go through EVERYTHING. The show, the movies, the v cinema special, the Alain special and even the Saber special AND THE BOOK!! Join us on this MASSIVE 5+ hour review of what is considered the worst show in Kamen Rider history (and somewhat in Toku history) Aj…

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Going Weird – Loot Mechanics #389 45:18

11M ago45:18

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Talking about non-standard action resolution in TTRPGs, and WotC pulling a truly classy move (sarcasm). Intro (0:34) – What we’ve been up to lately Tabletop Roleplaying (4:38) – Are dice played out? Is it time to start working with “weird” methods of action resolution in TTRPGs? Wrap (27:47) – WotC being WotC. Classy as always. […]…

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Starborn – Loot Mechanics #388 45:10

11M ago45:10

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Lots of “Starfield” and “Xbox” discussions on today’s show! Intro (0:34) – Scormey raises the stakes in “Starfield”, and Beoulus has been doing “No Man’s Sky”. Video Games (7:44) – BGS trademarks “Starborn“. Will this be the 2nd “Starfield” expansion? Wrap (24:29) – The Xbox 360 online store finally shuts down, and almost no one […]…

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Cash Cow – Loot Mechanics #387 1:00:29

11M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

Blizzard actually starts listening, and it looks like Scormey was actually right for once, on today’s show! Intro (0:34) – What have we been up to lately? MMORPGs (10:49) – Blizzard finally started listening to player feedback, because they can’t afford not to. Wrap (40:46) – The hype to the “Stormlight” TTRPG is really growing! […]…

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Next Gen – Loot Mechanics #386 1:15:06

12M ago1:15:06

1:15:06

Catching up with some interesting talk about “No Man’s Sky”, and Kobold Press fumbling the ball with ToV. Intro (0:34) – What we’ve been doing for fun lately Video Games (18:39) – “No Man’s Sky” has a huge new update. Is it a glimpse of what we’ll see in “Light No Fire”? Wrap (51:02) – […]By Scormus

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