MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/midwestpodnet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a>&nbsp;the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Jon and Alex have tried Orange Cream Coke Zero and Blackberry Dr. Pepper Zero! Jon has a lot of feelings about hibachi! Alex watched SNL50 and the associated documentaries! Jon has a bunch of music recs!Haunted Mouths - A Collection of GreetingsThe Story So Far - I Want to DisappearWow Signal - Destination Unknown Send us your ideas for sidequest topics to our email <a href="mailto:(midwestgamenerds@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(midwestgamenerds@gmail.com</a>)! Become a patron by visiting our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/midwestpodnet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out&nbsp;<a href="https://midwestgamenerds.com/links!" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">midwestgamenerds.com/links!</a> As always we would appreciate your feedback at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:midwestgamenerds@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">midwestgamenerds@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;and don’t forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher!

MGNP Sidequest - Jon's Hibachi Hot Take

Bryan and Alex have been checking out Obsidian Entertainment's latest game - Avowed! Also, Jon and Alex have played a bit more Blade Chimera. We also talk about some news including Dragon Age: The Veilguard hitting PlayStation Plus only 4 months after release, Ubisoft teasing Rainbow Six Siege X, and the news out of Sony's February State of Play. Support us on Patreon for as little as $1/month to get early access to our sidequests and Horror Movie Yearbook Tiny Terrors!https://www.patreon.com/midwestpodnet If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/66d86713202da66c8d958548/shows/66d896069c7d98a7f8917786/episodes/midwestgamenerds.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">midwestgamenerds.com</a>!As always we would appreciate your feedback at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:midwestgamenerds@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">midwestgamenerds@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;and don’t forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher!

Episode 240 - Avowed

MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/midwestpodnet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a>&nbsp;the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Jon's drinking Zero Sugar Mug Rootbeer and he's eaten a whole lot of cheese from Gardner's Wisconsin Cheese! We also talk about Suits and the new podcast about it, and what you should watch with a 3-months free Apple TV+ trial. Send us your ideas for sidequest topics to our email (<a href="mailto:midwestgamenerds@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">midwestgamenerds@gmail.com</a>)! Become a patron by visiting our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/midwestpodnet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out&nbsp;<a href="http://midwestgamenerds.com/links" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">midwestgamenerds.com/links</a>!As always we would appreciate your feedback at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:midwestgamenerds@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">midwestgamenerds@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;and don’t forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher!

MGNP Sidequest - Food and TV

Alex and Jon are checking out Blade Chimera! They also talk about the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 and their most anticipated games of 2025. Support us on Patreon for as little as $1/month to get early access to our sidequests and Horror Movie Yearbook Tiny Terrors!https://www.patreon.com/midwestpodnet If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/66d86713202da66c8d958548/shows/66d896069c7d98a7f8917786/episodes/midwestgamenerds.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">midwestgamenerds.com</a>!As always we would appreciate your feedback at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:midwestgamenerds@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">midwestgamenerds@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;and don’t forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher!

Episode 239 - Most Anticipated Games of 2025 and Blade Chimera

We made it! It's now 2025 so of course it's time to talk about our top 5 games of the year! Fortunately we all played at least 5 games but it was a close call... All of that plus some honorable mentions and a few games we wish we'd played as well. And Alex goes over all of the movies he saw or watched from 2024! Support us on Patreon for as little as $1/month to get early access to our sidequests and Horror Movie Yearbook Tiny Terrors!https://www.patreon.com/midwestpodnet If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/66d86713202da66c8d958548/shows/66d896069c7d98a7f8917786/episodes/midwestgamenerds.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">midwestgamenerds.com</a>!As always we would appreciate your feedback at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:midwestgamenerds@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">midwestgamenerds@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;and don’t forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher!

Episode 238 - Top 5 of 2024!

Games are being played! Jon and Alex are checking out Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1&amp;2 Remastered, Bryan and Alex have started Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Alex finished Astroneer! Plus we talk about some of the Game Awards winners and big announcements! What we've been playing:<ul><li>(0:09:26) Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1&amp;2 Remastered (PC, PS4/5, XBO/X/S, NS)</li><li>(0:26:17) Indiana Jones and The Great Circle (XBX/S, PC)</li><li>(0:44:18) Astroneer (PC, PS4, XBO, NS)</li></ul>Patch Notes:<ul><li>(0:47:22) <a href="https://thegameawards.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Game Awards Winners</a></li><li>(0:50:20) <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/the-game-awards-2024-all-the-biggest-announcements/2900-6077/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Game Awards Announcements</a></li></ul> Support us on Patreon for as little as $1/month to get early access to our sidequests and Horror Movie Yearbook Tiny Terrors!https://www.patreon.com/midwestpodnet If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out <a href="midwestgamenerds.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">midwestgamenerds.com</a>!As always we would appreciate your feedback at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:midwestgamenerds@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">midwestgamenerds@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;and don’t forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher!

Episode 237 - The Game Awards, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver Remastered

Alex is still mining away at Astroneer but that didn't stop him from probably spending too much money on JRPGs that he will never finish. What we've been playing:<ul><li>(0:09:06) Astroneer (PC, PS4, XBO, NS)</li><li>(0:14:01) Alan Wake 2 (PS5, PC)</li><li>(0:21:50) Cyberpunk 2077 (PC, PS4/5, XBO/X/S)</li><li>(0:24:10) S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Heart of Chernobyl (PC, XBX/S)</li></ul>(0:25:59) Black Friday PurchasesPatch Notes:<ul><li>(0:43:40) <a href="https://insider-gaming.com/ubisoft-xdefiant-shutting-down-in-june/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ubisoft's free to play game XDefiant will be shutting down June 2025, just one year after release</a></li><li>(0:49:06) <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/1h65ss5/comment/m0bey0l/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"Vessel" of Sleep Token "helps" a crew hand with their steam deck onstage</a></li></ul> Support us on Patreon for as little as $1/month to get early access to our sidequests and Horror Movie Yearbook Tiny Terrors!https://www.patreon.com/midwestpodnet If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out&nbsp;<a href="http://midwestgamenerds.com/links" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">midwestgamenerds.com/links</a>!As always we would appreciate your feedback at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:midwestgamenerds@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">midwestgamenerds@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;and don’t forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher!

Episode 236 - Irresponsible Spending!

Alex has played a lot more UFO50 and has somehow fallen down an Astroneer shaped hole! We also talk about Shadow of the Erdtree being eligible for Game of the Year at The Game Awards as well as the other contenders for Game of the Year. What we've been playing:<ul><li>(0:02:18) Balatro Mobile (iOS, Android)</li><li>(0:05:49) UFO50 (PC) <a href="https://eggplant.show/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">and the Eggplant podcast</a></li><li>(0:20:09) Astroneer (PC, PS4, XBO, NS)</li></ul>Patch Notes:<ul><li>(0:31:55) <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-game-awards-nomination-sparks-renewed-debate-among-fans" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is eligible for Game of the Year at this year's Game Awards</a></li></ul> Support us on Patreon for as little as $1/month to get early access to our sidequests and Horror Movie Yearbook Tiny Terrors!https://www.patreon.com/midwestpodnet If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out&nbsp;<a href="http://midwestgamenerds.com/links" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">midwestgamenerds.com/links</a>!As always we would appreciate your feedback at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:midwestgamenerds@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">midwestgamenerds@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;and don’t forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher!

Episode 235 - UFO50 and Astroneer

MGNP Sidequests are bonus episodes available to $1/month patrons on our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/midwestpodnet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a>&nbsp;the day after a normal episode releases! They are also released into our normal feed on off-weeks since we typically only release a full episode once every two weeks. Music, TV, food, and 3D printing -- what more could you ask for from an MGNP sidequest? Send us your ideas for sidequest topics to our email (<a href="mailto:midwestgamenerds@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">midwestgamenerds@gmail.com</a>)! Become a patron by visiting our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/midwestpodnet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! If you want to follow us on social media or see all of the places you can listen to our show, check out&nbsp;<a href="http://midwestgamenerds.com/links" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">midwestgamenerds.com/links</a>!As always we would appreciate your feedback at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:midwestgamenerds@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">midwestgamenerds@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;and don’t forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher!

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