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 109: Top Gooner Games, The Alters Breakdown & Splitgate 2 Backlash
🎮 Episode 109 of the DMG Gaming Podcast (August 4, 2025) is packed with hot takes, scandalous ranks, and retro chaos. Grant and Ed break down The Alters, praising its cloning mechanic and narrative complexity following its official release, while noting Steam’s strong early reviews. Meanwhile, controversy explodes around Splitgate 2’s CEO after his MAGA-style hat sparks backlash—only to issue a weak apology that tanks the game’s buzz.
🔥 Disgruntled Gamer Rant: The hosts unleash on Splitgate’s dev for folding under pressure, calling it a coward move that alienated fans. They also touch on the growing “woke” backlash in gaming, targeting James Gunn’s Superman and Clair Obscure’s race controversy.
đź‘™ Top 10 Gooner Games celebrate fan-service legends like:
- #1 Stellar Blade (Eve)
- #2 First Descendant (Bunny)
- #3 Witcher 3 / 2B from Nier Automata
- Plus Mortal Kombat, Tomb Raider, Resident Evil, Cyberpunk, and more!
🕹️ Random Game Roulette lands on Ninja Baseball Batman (1993 arcade gem)—a bizarre side-scroller where ninja baseball players beat up robots. Only 43 cabinets hit North America, but it’s now a cult classic. The hosts roast its over-the-top weirdness and praise its flashy charm.
⚠️ PC Gamer also gets slammed for claiming “41% of Stellar Blade mods are smut,” triggering a discussion on double standards in game journalism.
đź’¬ Engage with us! Drop your Top 10 Gooner games or tell us what you think about the Splitgate drama.
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