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 105: Zelda Movie Backlash – Useless Items Ranked & Silicon Valley Roast…
Episode 105 of the DMG Gaming Podcast (August 2, 2025) explodes with controversy, criticism, and cult-game chaos. Hosts Grant Roller and Ed Phillips go nuclear on the rumored casting of Hunter Schafer as Zelda in the upcoming live-action film. They label the decision a corporate DEI stunt, slam Nintendo for betraying fans, and argue the IP deserved an animated style like the Mario movie. The episode dives deep into Nintendo’s recent reputation slip, referencing the Palworld lawsuits and DEI controversies.
Next up: the hosts rank the Top 10 Most Useless Items in Gaming History—from Breath of the Wild’s ladder to Chrono Trigger’s Broken Sword, Skyrim’s Wabbajack, and Dark Souls’ mystery key. Expect both laughs and rage.
Gaming news highlights include:
- Thunderbolts projected to lose $100M (despite decent reviews).
- Avengers: Doomsday delay fallout.
- Dollywood outshining Disneyland.
- Clair Obscure hits 3.3M in 33 days (GOTY buzz).
- Viral fan remake of Zelda 1 in 4K SNES style.
In the Disgruntled Gamer Rant, Ed and Grant unload on Marvel fatigue, mocking obscure characters like Ironheart and Thunderbolts while praising Daredevil’s wasted potential.
Random Game Roulette hits Space Station Silicon Valley (N64) —a bizarre platformer where a microchip controls robotic animals like gun-toting dogs and exploding sheep. Although developed by DMA Design (Rockstar North), the game suffered from bugged progression, outdated visuals, and limited appeal despite an 8.4 IGN score.
🔥 A fiery, polarizing episode that blends social commentary, nostalgia, and gaming trivia.
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