DMG Gaming Podcast
Welcome to "Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers" Gaming Podcast where lifelong best friends Grant Roland and Ed Phillips dive deep into the world of video games. Join us as we explore everything from the latest releases to nostalgic retro games, offering insightful reviews, and engaging discussions. With 20 years of friendship fueling our banter, DMG isn't just about games—it's about sharing a passion with a touch of humor and plenty of opinions. Whether you're a hardcore gamer or just dipping your toes into the gaming world, there's something here for everyone. Tune in and game on with DMG!
DMG Gaming Podcast
Episode 93: DEpisode 93: Dire Wolves Cloned Before Chrono Trigger 2 – Gaming News, Khazan Review & Hall of Fame Games
Episode 93 of the DMG Gaming Podcast blends bizarre science with hardcore gaming talk as hosts Grant Roland and Ed Phillips break down a surprisingly chaotic week.
🧬 Science Meets Gaming
The show opens with the news that dire wolves have been cloned before Chrono Trigger 2 could be announced. That’s right—Romulus, Remus, and a third pup are part of Colossal Biosciences’ mission to revive extinct species. The hosts debate ethics, future ecosystems, and joke about real-life dragons and Jurassic Park.
🎮 Gaming News Highlights
- South of Midnight flops with just 184 concurrent players
- Final Fantasy IX remake teased in a cryptic Square Enix tweet
- Gina Carano wins lawsuit vs. Disney, demands actor pay records
- Switch 2 continues to impress with PS4 Pro-like performance
- A24 announces a live-action Death Stranding movie
- Minecraft movie smashes global box office with $301M
⚔️ Khazan Review
Ed reviews The First Berserker: Khazan, praising its fast combat, anime-style betrayal story, and tough bosses. His 9/10 rating makes it a must-play for Souls-like fans, only wishing for more weapon variety.
🏆 Top 10 First Ballot Hall of Fame Games
From Super Metroid and FF6 to Chrono Trigger and Diablo 2, the hosts debate which titles deserve Hall of Fame status—ending with a Random Game Roulette that fatefully lands on Chrono Trigger itself.
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🔥 Winner of the Week: The Minecraft movie — biggest video game movie debut ever
🚫 Loser of the Week: South of Midnight and its community manager’s controversial tweets