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 100: REVIEW TIME! Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Officially the GOAT
🔥 It’s our 100th episode, and what better way to celebrate than reviewing a game that might be the greatest RPG of the modern era? In this milestone episode of the Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers Podcast, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips deliver their full review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33—and we’re calling it: this is the GOAT.
With jaw-dropping art direction, tactical turn-based combat, deep lore, and a story that hits emotionally and thematically—Clair Obscur is the rare game that actually exceeds the hype.
🎙️ In This Episode:
- 🧠Full spoiler-free and spoiler breakdown of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- 🎨 Why the game’s visual design and world-building stand out in 2025
- ⚔️ Deep dive into combat mechanics, character progression, and enemy design
- 🎠Emotional resonance and narrative stakes – does it deliver a GOTY-level story?
- 🏆 Is this the Final Fantasy VI of this generation?
🔥 Highlights:
- What Clair Obscur gets right that so many AAA games get wrong
- How it raises the bar for future turn-based RPGs
- Why this game deserves mainstream recognition
- The DMG verdict: Go play it. Now.
🎉 Thanks for 100 episodes! To our community—this ride is just getting started.
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