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  • We’ve got a LOT of ground to cover this week on The Stage Select, with closing thoughts on Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Astro Bot, meeting our new intern, aardvark facts, and also that PS5 Pro announcement. Enjoy!

    00:00 Things you can buy at a farmer’s market, the next game selected for The Suffer Select

    05:36 Justin’s closing thoughts on Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

    09:36 Yars Rising, changing of gaming nostalgia

    31:08 Street Fighter comic book lore

    53:16 Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection

    01:09:40 Learning new things is fun!

    01:21:29 Astro Bot

    01:51:07 Julian realizes he tends to hyperfixate, trying to explain ENigmatic Recollection to Justin

    02:19:08 About that PS5 Pro…

    Curious about Hololive ENigmatic Recollection? Check out the

    video Julian mentioned here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIbQ-tcNWDw

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,

    and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: [email protected]

    Theme song lyrics:

    What could this possibly be?

    Seems a lot like a podcast…

    Wonder what specifically?

    Talkin’ bout video games,

    With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

    Not more of the same!

    Now we’ll jump right in,

    So expect the unexpected and more.  

    Now we’ll get groovin,’

    Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

    There just might be some treasure in this chest,

    Having fun with our special guests,

    Time for Stage Select!

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

     

  • Well hello there! This week on The Stage Select we have a couple

    of the biggest game releases of the month, take a trip to space, check in with

    Sherwin Williams, and more. Enjoy!

    00:00 Introduction, remembering Mason Diddy

    09:52 Brief check in on Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Persona 3 Reload

    28:33 My Little Riding Champion, Star Wars Outlaws

    01:01:35 Space

    01:31:10 AstroBot (well, first the death of Concord, THEN AstroBot)

    01:47:10 The heck is going on over at Sony?!

    02:09:35 Ask Sherwin Williams

    Listen to Julian on Games My Mom Found: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-cnn2b-16be90a

    Check out A Gamer Looks At 40: https://agamerlooksatforty.buzzsprout.com/

    Join RetroFits on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RetroFits/posts

    Season 2 of Perfect Storm Gaming airing now: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePerfectStormGaming

    Gamelogica is back: https://www.youtube.com/@GamelogicaYT

    If Soundtracker gets taken off of Apple Podcasts, follow

    them on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundtracker/posts

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,

    and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: [email protected]

    Theme song lyrics:

    What could this possibly be?

    Seems a lot like a podcast…

    Wonder what specifically?

    Talkin’ bout video games,

    With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

    Not more of the same!

    Now we’ll jump right in,

    So expect the unexpected and more.  

    Now we’ll get groovin,’

    Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

    There just might be some treasure in this chest,

    Having fun with our special guests,

    Time for Stage Select!

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

     

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  • The Phantom of the Stage Select strikes again, but he will

    not deter us from talking about…*checks notes*…two games for a total of two

    hours? I guess that’s what we did!

    00:00 Introduction, We still know that you know what

    we did two summers ago

    10:52 Justin’s week, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

    (spoilers for Lost Judgment from 01:07:08-01:09:03)

    01:14:17 Ranking Chinese dating sims, figuring out

    Justin’s Hololive oshi

    01:28:52 Julian’s Dream Journal

    01:36:26  A quick Persona 3 check in, SaGa Emerald Beyond

    02:07:51 Questions, Comments, Concerns

    Purchase Curse of the Cob Man by Rob Ottone: https://www.amazon.com/Curse-Cob-Man-Robert-Ottone/dp/1957121610

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,

    and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: [email protected]

    Theme song lyrics:

    What could this possibly be?

    Seems a lot like a podcast…

    Wonder what specifically?

    Talkin’ bout video games,

    With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

    Not more of the same!

    Now we’ll jump right in,

    So expect the unexpected and more.  

    Now we’ll get groovin,’

    Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

    There just might be some treasure in this chest,

    Having fun with our special guests,

    Time for Stage Select!

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

     

  • Welcome back! We cover a lot of ground this week on The

    Stage Select, with an eclectic mix of games, more football talk than you’d

    expect, and we close with some Gamescom stuff. We hope you enjoy it!

    00:00 Introduction, announcements

    11:45 Final thoughts on Darksiders

    26:20 Crime Scene Cleaner

    49:38 EA Sports Madden 25™

    01:11:15 Project Tower, Inzoi

    01:50:28 Doom I + II

    02:04:11 Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess

    02:13:54 Dustborn, Thank Goodness You’re Here

    02:38:30 Gamescom/Opening Night Live highlights

    Check out Bill Tucker on the Still Loading Podcast’s Final

    Fantasy Draft: https://stillloading.libsyn.com/still-loading-322-final-fantasy-fantasy-draft-2024

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,

    and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: [email protected]

    Theme song lyrics:

    What could this possibly be?

    Seems a lot like a podcast…

    Wonder what specifically?

    Talkin’ bout video games,

    With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

    Not more of the same!

    Now we’ll jump right in,

    So expect the unexpected and more.  

    Now we’ll get groovin,’

    Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

    There just might be some treasure in this chest,

    Having fun with our special guests,

    Time for Stage Select!

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

     

  • Well hello there! Not to brag, but I think this may be the

    best episode of The Stage Select so far. Plenty of fun, free-form discussions

    that flow into one another so well it was a little difficult to slot the music

    breaks in. We’ve got quite a few games, get mind broken by a Chinese dating

    sim, meet sexy Martin van Buren, and oh-so much more!

    00:00 Introduction, life stuff

    14:56 Julian’s final thoughts on Until Then and This

    Bed We Made

    26:24 Justin’s final thoughts on Minds Beneath Us,

    planning our next game pickups

    58:23 Superscout

    01:25:33 Julian’s Dream Journal, introducing Martin

    van Buren

    01:48:09 Borderlands (the movie)

    02:17:11 Darksiders, Visions of Mana

    02:38:01 Mom Hid My Game

    02:50:30 Questions, Comments, Concerns

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,

    and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: [email protected]

    Theme song lyrics:

    What could this possibly be?

    Seems a lot like a podcast…

    Wonder what specifically?

    Talkin’ bout video games,

    With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

    Not more of the same!

    Now we’ll jump right in,

    So expect the unexpected and more.  

    Now we’ll get groovin,’

    Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

    There just might be some treasure in this chest,

    Having fun with our special guests,

    Time for Stage Select!

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

  • It’’s a trim episode of The Stage Select this week. We have a couple new games, a couple old games, and check in with some characters, old and new. Enjoy!

    00:00 Introduction, we need to talk to Abramo

    14:35 The Sims 4, The Minds Beneath Us

    46:46 The Olympics are lame, Shadowgate, This Bed We Made

    1:10:28 Introducing Colt Mangum

    1:28:12 The Birthday Robot

    1:33:54 Questions, Comments, Concerns

    Sifl and Olly game reviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNC4qXwzhzg&list=PLhvXlsle52RfDMEMMDBcyfHXGlBERZS27&index=47

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: [email protected]

    Theme song lyrics:

    What could this possibly be?

    Seems a lot like a podcast…

    Wonder what specifically?

    Talkin’ bout video games,

    With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

    Not more of the same!

    Now we’ll jump right in,

    So expect the unexpected and more.  

    Now we’ll get groovin,’

    Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

    There just might be some treasure in this chest,

    Having fun with our special guests,

    Time for Stage Select!

  • It’s a looser, more personal episode of The Stage Select this

    week. 2023 is a weird year, right? We have just a few games to talk about this

    week, but we also spend some time discussing the closing of Game Informer and

    the death of video game magazines. Enjoy!

    00:00 Introduction, Julian wants to know…

    28:41 Until Then, 8-Bit Adventure Anthology Volume 1

    53:40 Our strange apathy towards a banner year for video

    games, upcoming releases

    01:14:47 Superscout, The Sims 4

    01:46:19 Game Informer shuts down after 33 years

    02:08:49 Ask Sherwin Williams, Questions, Comments,

    Concerns

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or

    donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: [email protected]

    Theme song lyrics:

    What could this possibly be?

    Seems a lot like a podcast…

    Wonder what specifically?

    Talkin’ bout video games,

    With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

    Not more of the same!

    Now we’ll jump right in,

    So expect the unexpected and more.  

    Now we’ll get groovin,’

    Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

    There just might be some treasure in this chest,

    Having fun with our special guests,

    Time for Stage Select!

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

     

  • Well, Justin has invoked his contractual clause that gives

    him a show off each season, but thankfully we’re joined by friend of the show

    and super supporter Xavier Kreiger, as well as a secret replacement that Justin

    booked super last minute. This episode sure is something. Never let it be said

    that The Stage Select is not fully committed to the bit!

    00:00 Introduction, announcements

    16:07 Foretales, Flintlock: Siege of Dawn

    59:03 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, DuckTales

    Remastered

    01:16:39 Until Then (Julian’s playthrough)

    01:30:29 X-COM 2: War of the Chosen, I Am Part-time

    Worker!!, Persona 3 Reload

    02:00:36 A non-spoiler discussion of Deadpool &

    Wolverine

    02:24:00 Questions, comments, concerns

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or

    donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: [email protected]

    Theme song lyrics:

    What could this possibly be?

    Seems a lot like a podcast…

    Wonder what specifically?

    Talkin’ bout video games,

    With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

    Not more of the same!

    Now we’ll jump right in,

    So expect the unexpected and more.  

    Now we’ll get groovin,’

    Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

    There just might be some treasure in this chest,

    Having fun with our special guests,

    Time for Stage Select!

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

     

  • This week on The Stage Select we’re joined by one-half of

    the RetroFits YouTube channel. James Chin is here to talk about committing to

    the bit, Lego Star Wars, and internet history, among other things. Enjoy!

    00:00 Introduction, RetroFits vs Quest 64, navigating

    games discussion

    33:47 Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

    55:04 Loop Hero. Julian’s Dream Journal

    01:21:16 Parenting with video games

    01:41:16 Until Then closing thoughts

    02:11:57 RetroFits History Storytime Corner™ (Article

    cited)- https://www.cracked.com/blog/the-7-biggest-dick-moves-in-history-online-gaming

    02:46:21 Longlegs

    02:57:52 Questions, Comments, Concerns

    Check out RetroFits! https://www.youtube.com/@retrofits7618

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or

    donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: [email protected]

    Theme song lyrics:

    What could this possibly be?

    Seems a lot like a podcast…

    Wonder what specifically?

    Talkin’ bout video games,

    With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

    Not more of the same!

    Now we’ll jump right in,

    So expect the unexpected and more.  

    Now we’ll get groovin,’

    Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

    There just might be some treasure in this chest,

    Having fun with our special guests,

    Time for Stage Select!

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

     

  • It’s an oddly short edition of The Stage Select this week,

    as it’s been quite the ordeal for both Julian and Justin since the last episode.

    We’re light on shenanigans this week, but we have plenty of games to talk

    about.

    00:00 Introduction, Julian’s quest to find something

    to play (Hellblade 2, The First Descendent, Zenless Zone Zero)

    36:04 Convincing Justin to play I Am Part-Time Worker,

    Until Then, Miitopia, the sad state of the arcade scene

    01:23:03 V Rising, Final Fantasy XIV

    01:58:07 Questions, Comments, Concerns

    If you’re a patron, be sure to go to the Patreon page and

    vote for the next Suffer Select game!

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or

    donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: [email protected]

    Theme song lyrics:

    What could this possibly be?

    Seems a lot like a podcast…

    Wonder what specifically?

    Talkin’ bout video games,

    With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

    Not more of the same!

    Now we’ll jump right in,

    So expect the unexpected and more.  

    Now we’ll get groovin,’

    Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

    There just might be some treasure in this chest,

    Having fun with our special guests,

    Time for Stage Select!

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

     

  • After a week away (sorry!) The Stage Select is back, and we

    have a lot to catch up on, including Justin’s week of streaming, the Elden Ring

    DLC difficulty debate, and Julian finally rolling credits on Final Fantasy XIV:

    Endwalker. All that, and so much more this week!

    00:00 Introduction, where were we last week?

    10:03 The Week Extreme for Justin: F1 24, Final

    Fantasy VII Rebirth, Lumberjack Dynasty, Bus Simulator 21, Fire Fighter Simulator,

    Beauties! They’re All After Me

    41:33 Hololive Justice debuts

    01:05:18 Shadow of the Erdtree final thoughts

    01:38:07 Space (it’s a secret to everybody)

    02:00:26 Still Wakes the Deep

    02:13:50 Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker (LIGHT SPOILERS)

    02:27:02 Questions, comments, concerns

    Listen to Justin on A Gamer Looks at 40: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/15277226

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or

    donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: [email protected]

    Theme song lyrics:

    What could this possibly be?

    Seems a lot like a podcast…

    Wonder what specifically?

    Talkin’ bout video games,

    With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

    Not more of the same!

    Now we’ll jump right in,

    So expect the unexpected and more.  

    Now we’ll get groovin,’

    Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

    There just might be some treasure in this chest,

    Having fun with our special guests,

    Time for Stage Select!

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

     

  • Unfortunately, we were not able to record The Stage Select

    this week, but instead of leaving you with nothing we’re unlocking the first

    episode of The Suffer Select, our new monthly Patreon special. We hope you

    enjoy it, and if you do, consider checking out our Patreon in the linktree

    found below. See you next week!

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or

    donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: [email protected]

    Theme song lyrics:

    What could this possibly be?

    Seems a lot like a podcast…

    Wonder what specifically?

    Talkin’ bout video games,

    With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

    Not more of the same!

    Now we’ll jump right in,

    So expect the unexpected and more.  

    Now we’ll get groovin,’

    Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

    There just might be some treasure in this chest,

    Having fun with our special guests,

    Time for Stage Select!

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

  • After back to back experimental shows, it’s time for Julian

    and Justin to catch up on what they’ve been up to on this episode of The Stage

    Select. Enjoy a potpourri of topics, from a bit of news, some demos, some Elden

    Ring, and much more!

    00:00 Introduction, Julian breaks his ass

    14:03 Metal Slug Tactics, Nintendo Direct

    45:06 Enotria: The Last Song

    52:03 Steam Nextfext demos (Of the Devil, Crush

    House, Yars Rising, Minds Beneath Us)

    01:11:33 Elden Ring is designed for you to use all

    its toys

    01:17:56 Shadow of the Erdtree

    01:39:37 Tavern Talk, F1 2024, Dust Born

    02:01:57 Ask Sherwin Williams

    02:24:01 Dallas Fan Expo

    02:50:19 Questions, Comments, Concerns

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or

    donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: [email protected]

    Theme song lyrics:

    What could this possibly be?

    Seems a lot like a podcast…

    Wonder what specifically?

    Talkin’ bout video games,

    With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

    Not more of the same!

    Now we’ll jump right in,

    So expect the unexpected and more.  

    Now we’ll get groovin,’

    Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

    There just might be some treasure in this chest,

    Having fun with our special guests,

    Time for Stage Select!

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

     

  • Hey there! Keigh Geoffley here, world-renowned video game

    presenter and host of the annual E Summer Game Award Fest 3 show. Julian and

    Justin were kind enough to rent out The Stage Select theater so I could do the show

    from here. I hope you enjoy all the game announcements, trailers, and

    interviews with c-suite executives!

    Ahem. It’s Julian. Now that Keigh has said his part, let me

    just say that this week’s episode is all about the announcements and reveals

    from the week of Sumer Game Fest, but in true Stage Select fashion we have a

    lot of surprises and shenanigans for you. Be sure to stick around after the

    show for our EXCLUSIVE interview with Jacob Washington from Sweet Tea Games!

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or

    donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: [email protected]

    Theme song lyrics:

    What could this possibly be?

    Seems a lot like a podcast…

    Wonder what specifically?

    Talkin’ bout video games,

    With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

    Not more of the same!

    Now we’ll jump right in,

    So expect the unexpected and more.  

    Now we’ll get groovin,’

    Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

    There just might be some treasure in this chest,

    Having fun with our special guests,

    Time for Stage Select!

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

     

  • Welcome to something very different at The Stage Select this

    week! Julian was out of town on our normal recording date, so instead we

    recorded some stuff on our own, and enlisted the help of James and JJ from

    RetroFits to round out the episode. We hope you enjoy it!

    00:00 Introduction, HoloCure

    10:26 E Sports Godfather, Skald: Against the Black

    Priory, My Destiny Girls, Justin’s streaming insights

    32:36 JJ lets James know just how much side content

    he’s in for with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

    01:07:54 Dark Souls

    01:19:36 Steam Reviews Review

    01:32:26 Getting into The Legend of Zelda: Breath of

    the Wild

    01:52:35 Reading 80’s X-Men is rough

    02:01:10 Lara Croft Goes to Wingstop: Chapter 2

    02:15:02 Julian’s request for the listeners

    Be sure to check out RetroFits! https://www.youtube.com/@retrofits7618

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or

    donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: [email protected]

    Theme song lyrics:

    What could this possibly be?

    Seems a lot like a podcast…

    Wonder what specifically?

    Talkin’ bout video games,

    With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

    Not more of the same!

    Now we’ll jump right in,

    So expect the unexpected and more.  

    Now we’ll get groovin,’

    Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

    There just might be some treasure in this chest,

    Having fun with our special guests,

    Time for Stage Select!

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

     

  • Well hello! We are light on actual games to talk about this

    week on The Stage Select, but we still manage to get into some interesting and

    fun discussions on a lot of video game related topics, so this is still a

    pretty fun episode, I think. I hope you think so, too!

    00:00 Introduction, MultiVersus

    18:56 WWE 2K24 on PC, Justin getting into streaming

    55:40 Welcome to the Rumor Rodeo (yee hah)

    01:19:51 E Sports Godfather

    01:32:56 A Struggle With Sin

    01:51:11 Questions, Comments, Concerns

    Check out RetroFits vs The Stage Select on Wu Tang: Shaolin Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3oh8Or5WXE

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or

    donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: [email protected]

    Theme song lyrics:

    What could this possibly be?

    Seems a lot like a podcast…

    Wonder what specifically?

    Talkin’ bout video games,

    With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

    Not more of the same!

    Now we’ll jump right in,

    So expect the unexpected and more.  

    Now we’ll get groovin,’

    Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

    There just might be some treasure in this chest,

    Having fun with our special guests,

    Time for Stage Select!

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

     

  • It’s another episode of your favorite video game variety

    show: The Stage Select! This week we’re joined by Bill Tucker of A Gamer Looks at

    40. Bill has been a long-time friend of ours, and it’s great to catch up with

    him on our new show. Lots of Final Fantasy talk ahead!

    00:00 Introduction, catching up with Bill Tucker,

    Final Fantasy

    29:40 Streaming Fallout: New Vegas with the missus, Bill

    comes with us to space

    01:11:21 Hellblade 2, video game puzzle design

    01:42:58 Manor Lords, Police Simulator: Patrol

    Officer, Justin is streaming

    02:44:38 Questions, Comments, Concerns

    Check out A Gamer Looks at 40 here: https://agamerlooksat40.com/

    Be sure to subscribe to RetroFits so you can watch our

    upcoming episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@retrofits7618

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or

    donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: [email protected]

    Theme song lyrics:

    What could this possibly be?

    Seems a lot like a podcast…

    Wonder what specifically?

    Talkin’ bout video games,

    With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

    Not more of the same!

    Now we’ll jump right in,

    So expect the unexpected and more.  

    Now we’ll get groovin,’

    Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

    There just might be some treasure in this chest,

    Having fun with our special guests,

    Time for Stage Select!

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

     

  • The Stage Select is a wee bit late this week, but hopefully

    all the game talk and show announcements make up for it! Enjoy!

    00:00 Introduction, show announcements

    16:54 Trying to get back to Final Fantasy VII

    Rebirth, Harold Halibut closing thoughts

    29:14 Persona 3 Reload (May)

    48:35 House Party closing thoughts

    01:13:16 Darryl Strawberry facts with Morgun, an

    unused Fromsoft NPC, Unmetal, School Girl Zombie Hunters

    01:35:30 Games that Justin played for 5 minutes

    01:51:25 Getting cynical about game design for a bit

    02:36:23 Diablo IV: Loot Reborn, the Chrysler 200,

    Justin keeps playing Top Spin

    02:51:14 A tale of Elden Ring triumph, outro

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or

    donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: [email protected]

    Theme song lyrics:

    What could this possibly be?

    Seems a lot like a podcast…

    Wonder what specifically?

    Talkin’ bout video games,

    With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

    Not more of the same!

    Now we’ll jump right in,

    So expect the unexpected and more.  

    Now we’ll get groovin,’

    Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

    There just might be some treasure in this chest,

    Having fun with our special guests,

    Time for Stage Select!

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

  • Welcome back to The Stage Select! We have a decent amount of

    games to talk about this week, but a full third of the episode revolves around

    the recent studio closings at Xbox. This leads to a thoughtful and detailed

    discussion that is quite different from what you may have heard on other shows.

    If you only listen to one episode of The Stage Select, let it be this one! Then

    share it with a friend.

    00:00 Introduction, SportsTalk

    11:08 Hades II

    41:24 Stories From Sol: The Gun Dog, closing thoughts

    on Eiyuden Chronicles

    01:07:26 Crow Country, Elden Ring

    01:20:09 House Party

    01:31:46 Musical guest

    01:35:56 Ask Sherwin Williams

    01:50:29 What is going on over at Xbox?!

    02:57:28 Questions, Comments, Concerns

    If you are able, please donate to Megan McDuffee’s Gofundme

    for her next album: https://gofund.me/ffa6816e

    Don’t forget to check out Joe and Vito at Perfect Storm Gaming:

    https://www.youtube.com/@ThePerfectStormGaming

    The interview from A Gamer Looks at 40 we talked about is

    here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426576/14959561

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or

    donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: [email protected]

    Theme song lyrics:

    What could this possibly be?

    Seems a lot like a podcast…

    Wonder what specifically?

    Talkin’ bout video games,

    With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

    Not more of the same!

    Now we’ll jump right in,

    So expect the unexpected and more.  

    Now we’ll get groovin,’

    Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

    There just might be some treasure in this chest,

    Having fun with our special guests,

    Time for Stage Select!

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

  • Welcome to the nerdiest episode of The Stage Select so far!

    We’re joined by James Chin and J.J. Jones from the RetroFits YouTube channel to

    discuss what got them into gaming, how they met, and why they do video game let’s

    plays. Also in this episode: the omelet is OP, Suikoden (and Eiyuden Chronicles

    by extension) is special, and how far can Julian push Justin’s patience with

    his degeneracy?

    00:00 Introduction, the legend of The Phantom of The

    Stage Select

    11:22 Getting to know James and JJ

    42:42 The origin story of RetroFits

    01:17:02 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, game difficulty

    01:36:10 Big Dumb Quiz

    01:42:33 Talking about Eiyuden Chronicles for way too

    long

    02:44:50 SportsTalk with The Stage Select

    02:54:59 Another Crab’s Treasure, Stellar Blade’s

    petition, Elden Ring

    Be sure to check out RetroFits and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@retrofits7618

    Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

    Logo and artwork by John Gholson

    Announcer: John Gholson

    Consider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show or

    donating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect

    Email: [email protected]

    Theme song lyrics:

    What could this possibly be?

    Seems a lot like a podcast…

    Wonder what specifically?

    Talkin’ bout video games,

    With your hosts, you’re in good hands.

    Not more of the same!

    Now we’ll jump right in,

    So expect the unexpected and more.  

    Now we’ll get groovin,’

    Never know who’s gonna walk through the door!

    There just might be some treasure in this chest,

    Having fun with our special guests,

    Time for Stage Select!

    Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions