Ep 38 (Part 1): Game Launch Edition: Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom w/ Special Guest Dan Rockwood (Victims and Villains) – Collateral Gaming Season Finale (Spoiler-Free)

Ep 38 (Part 1): Game Launch Edition: Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom w/ Special Guest Dan Rockwood (Victims and Villains) – Collateral Gaming Season Finale (Spoiler-Free)

Author: Ashley Chancellor May 28, 2023 Duration: 1:09:48
Our most highly anticipated video game of the year is finally here. This is the moment we’ve been waiting for all season, and we are so fucking stoked that it’s arrived. In Part 1 of our Season Five Finale, Ash, Zach, and Dan from Victims and Villains are beyond excited to present our spoiler-free first impressions of the latest entry of the Legend of Zelda series: Tears of the Kingdom! The direct sequel to 2017’s Breath of the Wild—considered by many one of the greatest video games of all time—this action-adventure title from Nintendo is already receiving universal acclaim for its improvements on the open world formula established by its predecessor, as well as the creativity encouraged by its world and level design. Even prior to its release, it was hard to imagine the newest Zelda WON’T be Game of the Year, and Collateral Gaming is ready to present its case on the matter. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this Season Finale, where we’ll be giving our full, spoiler-filled thoughts on Tears!

Ashley Chancellor hosts Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast, a conversation that roams freely across the entire landscape of interactive entertainment. Recorded from various locations throughout the United States, the discussions have a distinctly grounded, coast-to-coast perspective. You’ll hear genuine reactions to the latest releases, deep dives into forgotten classics, and unfiltered opinions on industry trends-covering titles that are masterpieces, misfires, and everything intriguing in between. The tone is relaxed and inclusive, reflecting its 420-friendly approach, which fosters a casual atmosphere for unpacking the complexities and simple joys of gaming culture. This podcast thrives on the shared passion between host and audience, turning each episode into a wide-ranging chat you might have with knowledgeable friends. It’s a space where the hype and the criticism feel equally personal, always circling back to why video games, in all their forms, captivate us. Tune in for a straightforward take on the virtual worlds that shape our leisure time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Ep 53: Collateral Gaming vs. Eidetic's Bubsy 3D (SPOILERS) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:04
On our second bad game review of the season, Ashley and Beau are exploring the atrocity that is Bubsy 3D on the PS1! This 3D platformer from developer Eidetic is infamous for its terrible controls, untextured environment…
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Duration: 58:31
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