Treasure Trove - God of War: Ghost of Sparta

Welcome back, Treasure Seekers. It has been a while and I apologize for the delay. For those who are new here, every other week you can find a new underrated or lesser known game to learn about here on Treasure Trove. This week we are diving into a famous PlayStation franchise: God of War. Ghost of Sparta is probably the most overlooked game in the franchise due to it being the second game on the PSP, which released as the PSP was making it's way into a shallow grave, but that doesn't mean it should be ignored. Have a quick listen as to why it is such a pivotal game of the franchise.

 

Thanks to Konrad "FeniX" Gadzina and Cleyton R. Xavier for the music in this episode and Kenney for the minimal artwork for the logos. Head over to their links to check out more of their great work.

Treasure Trove - Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward

Welcome back, Treasure Seekers. Every other week you can find a new underrated or lesser known game to learn about here on Treasure Trove. This week, it's time to dig deep and pull out a beautiful gem known as Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward. The second title in this underrated series follows nine captives trying to escape their death by solving tons of creative and weird puzzle rooms. It's one of the best science fiction stories found in games for sure. Enjoy!
 

Thanks to Konrad "FeniX" Gadzina and Cleyton R. Xavier for the music in this episode and Kenney for the minimal artwork for the logos. Head over to their links to check out more of their great work.

Treasure Trove - Pokemon Yellow

Welcome back, Treasure Seekers. Every other week you can find a new underrated or lesser known game to learn about here on Treasure Trove. This week is kind of a cheat, because Pokemon Yellow is SUPER well known. But, never the less, it begs to be talked about, seeing as it's being re-released on 3DS this week! Of all the Pokemon games out there, this title is probably the most looked over, unless you were playing it during it's initial release. So, let's talk about why Pokemon Yellow is the best of the original GameBoy monster collecting games. 
 

Thanks to Konrad "FeniX" Gadzina and Cleyton R. Xavier for the music in this episode and Kenney for the minimal artwork for the logos. Head over to their links to check out more of their great work.

Treasure Trove - Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc

Welcome back, Treasure Seekers. Every other week you can find a new underrated or lesser known game to learn about here on Treasure Trove. The last two episodes involved very well known franchises, so now it's time to really dig for buried treasure. This week I bring you Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, a visual novel/adventure game in which students are kidnapped by a black and white killer teddy bear. "What the hell?" you may ask. Just trust me and listen to why this game is one of PS Vita's best. 

Thanks to Konrad "FeniX" Gadzina and Cleyton R. Xavier for the music in this episode and Kenney for the minimal artwork for the logos. Head over to their links to check out more of their great work.

Treasure Trove - Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker

Welcome back, Treasure Seekers. Every other week you can find a new underrated or lesser known game to learn about here on Treasure Trove. This week's episode is all about Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker, not only the best iteration of the franchise on handheld platforms, but also the foundation that sets the stage for The Phantom Pain, in both gameplay and story. So please enjoy, and feel free to leave some comments about the podcast itself or an idea of a under appreciated treasure you'd like me to talk about.

Thanks to Konrad "FeniX" Gadzina and Cleyton R. Xavier for the music in this episode and Kenney for the minimal artwork for the logos. Head over to their links to check out more of their great work.

Gamers Source #13 - Post E3 Lull

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Welcome to the Gamer's Source, your weekly destination for gaming information! Nintendo gives hints at Regular New 3DS coming to the West and discusses why there will be no NX news for some time. So, without further ado, your news...

Gamers Source #13 - Post E3 Lull

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Treasure Trove - Final Fantasy IX

Hello and welcome to Treasure Trove. Every other week you can find a new underrated, lesser known game to learn about. This week's episode is all about Final Fantasy IX, the last game in the franchise to release on the original PlayStation. So please enjoy, and feel free to leave some comments about the podcast itself or an idea of a under appreciated treasure you'd like me to talk about.

Thanks to Konrad "FeniX" Gadzina and Cleyton R. Xavier for the music in this episode and Kenney for the minimal artwork for the logos. Head over to their links to check out more of their great work.

Gamers Source #24 Sony's Last Handheld and Voice Actors Using Their Voice

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This week's episode Shuhei Yoshida puts the final nail in the PS Vita's coffin confirming there probably won't be a successor while video game voice actors are talking about going on strike for better working requirements. So, without further ado, the news...

Gamers Source #24 Sony's Last Handheld and Voice Actors Union using their Voice


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Gamers Source #23 - Konami Conundrum and Post TGS Random Stories

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This week's episode we delve into the rumors and speculation that Metal Gear Solid publisher Konami is pulling the plug on all of its triple A game development as well as some assorted news that really is random as hell. So, without further ado, the news...

Gamers Source #23 - Konami Conundrum and Post TGS Random Stories

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Gamers Source #22 - Tokyo Game Show - ho! Sony News from TGS 2015

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Hello and welcome to the Gamers Source, your destination for today's gaming information. This week's episode is a long one, with news on what went down at Tokyo Game Show 2015, which was a big surprise for most. So, without further ado, the news...

Gamers Source #22 - Tokyo Game Show - ho! Sony News from TGS 2015

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Gamers Source #21 - The Free Games of September and Nintendo is Bringing the Small New 3DS to the US

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Hello and welcome to The Gamers Source, your destination for weekly gaming information. Sorry for the delayed post but I am switching some things around to make this podcast easier on myself as well as easier for listeners to get a hold of. From today on I plan on releasing episodes every Wednesday. 

This week's episode is a long one, with news on the attempted shooting at the Pokemon World Championship, Sony's PS Plus Games and Xbox's Games with Gold for the month of September. So, without further ado, the news...

Gamers Source #21 - The Free Games of September and Nintendo is Bringing the Small New 3DS to the US

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When Should A Game Be Episodic?

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Time is getting shorter for everyone. As technology progresses and entertainment becomes easier to obtain, it becomes much more difficult to portion out time for everything. So it's a natural progression for television shows, which are broken down into episodic chunks, to become more popular since they are easier to digest over small, broken out periods of time. Even games are moving in this direction. The popularity of episodic is on the rise, with talented developers like Telltale Games making engrossing stories that players can pick up over time. However, the trend is starting to move towards games that don't necessarily need this type of broken out form. So when is it right for a game to be episodic?

Gamers Source #20 - Important Video Game Research And New Nintendo Mysteries

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Hello and welcome to The Gamers Source, your destination for weekly gaming information. This week the Pew Research Institute released a very interesting report on teens and gaming while Nintendo has dropped some minor tidbits on its future. So, without further ado, the news...

Gamers Source #20 - Important Video Game Research And New Nintendo Mysteries

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This is How the Batman Died: Not With a Whimper, But a Bang - The Batman: Arkham Knight Take Your Time Review

Quick Note: Though the Batmobile can be hit or miss at times, the city of Gotham has never been bigger nor felt more alive. Whether beating up thugs or tearing up the streets in the car, it feels good to be the Bat. A few story beats fall flat, but this is by far one of the best Batman stories told by Rocksteady and one of the most fun open world experiences out there.
 
At the start of development of Arkham Knight, Rocksteady set out to make the largest, best Batman game the studio thought possible to end the trilogy with a bang. After reaching 100 percent completion in the game and letting the ending movie and credits wash over me, it dawned on me just how successful the studio was in creating that game. Though Arkham Knight has a few misses, this is the perfect game for Rocksteady to go out on and the perfect game to make you feel like you ARE the Batman.

Gamers Source #19 - More Xbox Gamescom Details and PS4's Vote to Play is Live

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Hello and welcome to The Gamers Source, your destination for weekly gaming information. This week, the news is early! More details about Microsoft announcements from Gamescom emerge and Square Enix updates the world on its Collective initiative. So, without further ado, the news...

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Gamers Source #18 - Xbox At Gamescom In 15 Minutes

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UPDATE: In this podcast I mention Xbox having cross buy functionality between specific games on Xbox One and Windows 10. Microsoft has corrected this statement, so I will as well - this functionality is specific to DLC for Cross Buy games for now. As time goes on, Microsoft will continue to listen to fans as to what it is desired. This correction completely changes my thoughts on Microsoft's plans. This is a half measure, placing Microsoft still behind the much better Cross-Buy systems that Sony has in place. And now, to the original text...

Hello and welcome to The Gamers Source, your destination for weekly gaming information. This week, the news is early! Gamescom was this week, and Xbox had an excellent conference with lots of gameplay shown as well as some terrible news about Konami. So, without further ado, the news...

Gamers Source #18 - Xbox At Gamescom In 15 Minutes

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Whispering Willows is Solid, But Missing Some Heart - The Take Your Time Review

Quick Note: Mechanically sound with an interesting premise, Whispering Willows fails to elevate itself above a generic adventure game. The ability to Astral project is a great mechanic, and the story has all the makings of an exciting tale, but ultimately the game comes off as bland and forgettable.


Adventure games have a long history, dating back to when games started to grow into a viable past time. Though there was a slow fade in the late 90's/early 00's where the genre seemed to be dying off, adventure games are alive today and more diverse than ever before. With games like the heavily narrative based Telltale's The Walking Dead, re-releases of classics like Grim Fandango, and brand new games built to emulate the classics, like Broken Age, it's really hard to recommend the bland and simple Whispering Willows over these examples and others like them.

Gamers Source #17 - China Lifts its Console Ban and Wii U Passes 10 Million Units Sold

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Gamers Source #17 - China Lifts its Console Ban and Wii U Passes 10 Million Units Sold

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Gamers Source #16 - Xbox Is In Legal Trouble And Rise Of The Tomb Raider Gets PC And PS4 Release Windows

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Gamers Source #15 - Somone Put Minecraft in My Dragon Quest!

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Welcome to the Gamer's Source, your weekly destination for gaming information! Minecraft is everywhere as Telltale Games details Minecraft: Story Mode, Mojang announces a bunch of updates for the game and Square Enix announces a Minecraft clone in the Dragon Quest franchise. So, without further ado, the news.

Gamers Source #15 - Somone Put Minecraft in My Dragon Quest!

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