https://pressx2examine.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/episode8_undertale.mp3This time around we have what I’d like to call a “true” Backlog episode. Undertale is a game that was reviewed very highly when released. It’s on numerous peoples top t

Finality Fantasy – Bonus

Jul 22nd, 2018

https://pressx2examine.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/finalityfantasy_special.mp3This is a special episode. A friend of mine, Gegham Sargsyan, asked that myself and the crew record an episode of our podcast at his open art studio event (I was

Backlog Episode 7 – RPGs – Whats new?

Apr 25th, 2018

https://pressx2examine.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/episode7_rpgs.mp3RPGs have been a large part of our early gaming lives. How have RPGs evolved since the golden age of RPGs? Alex Johnson tries to help answer that question.This episode Shane

CINEMANIC : Episode 1 – Black Panther

Mar 27th, 2018

CINEMANIC : Episode 1 – Black Pantherhttps://pressx2examine.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/ep1_cinemanic_blackpanther.mp3Cinemanic is a TV/movie podcast (not to be confused with a made-for-TV movie podcast) for your listening pleasure (unless

Backlog Episode 6 – Real Life Isn’t Written Well – Charlie Vissesmith 2018

Feb 16th, 2018

https://pressx2examine.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/episode6_ac_inuyashiki.mp3Episode 6 is packed with conversation. We have a lively discussion about the recent games we’ve been playing, we go overtime with a discussion over Altered Carbon, a

Backlog Episode 5 – Doki Doki WTF Is Going On Club

Feb 2nd, 2018

https://pressx2examine.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/episode5_dokidoki.mp3In this episode of The Backlog we discuss the last couple weeks of our gaming lives AND we focus on Doki Doki Literature Club.Games discussed:I am SetsunaOverwatchD

Backlog Episode 4 – The Press X Parable… & Stanley ?

Jan 18th, 2018

https://pressx2examine.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/episode-4-stanley.mp3This time on The Backlog we talk about our time off what we’ve been playing over the last several weeks. In the second half we discuss a game that has long been on my lis

Backlog Episode 3 – There are definitely Stranger Things…

Dec 12th, 2017

https://pressx2examine.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/bl_episode3_stfeature.mp3We dig into some of our earliest experiences with games. Turns out “memory lane” is long and wide. In the second half we discover what is stranger in Stranger Things

Backlog Episode 2 – Pastime with Cuphead

Nov 5th, 2017

https://pressx2examine.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/episode2-cupheadfeature1.mp3We discussed a bunch this episode and went a bit off the rails. We hope it makes for a fun listen, if not informative. Here’s a list of the main games we discuss

Backlog Episode 1 – Destiny, Destiny, Yap, Yap, Yap

Sep 22nd, 2017

https://pressx2examine.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/audio_backlog_ep13.mp3For our first official episode of The Backlog Charlie, Marc, and Shane discuss and recommend some recent games they’ve been playing. Also, Destiny, Destiny, Yap, Yap, Yap

Season 1 – Episode 16 – Descent (First Draft)

Jun 9th, 2017

https://pressx2examine.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/pressx_episode161.mp3Episode 16 – The descent to the center of Gaia long and arduous. The end, an end for some and beginning… for…?Press X 2 Examine – Season 1 is an in-depth look into Final

Season 1 – Episode 15 – You ARE The Father! (First Draft)

May 23rd, 2017

https://pressx2examine.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/pressx_episode15.mp3Episode 15 – How to make Diamond Weapon disappear? Barrett and Cait Sith have it out. What do you mean “Son”?Press X 2 Examine – Season 1 is an in-depth look into Final F

Season 1 – Episode 14 – The Real Cloud (First Draft)

May 2nd, 2017

https://pressx2examine.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/pressx_episode14.mp3Episode 14 – Cloud is back and he’s really shaping up to be a great team leader. Tifa it’s always been about you. Cid get’s a second chance. Bugenhagen comes through. We r

THE BACKLOG Bonus

Apr 21st, 2017

https://pressx2examine.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/backlog1.mp3The Backlog is us taking a moment to discuss the many games we are playing and would like to be.This is a bit of an impromptu recording. We weren’t sure if we were going to pos

Season 1 – Episode 13 – Redemption Song; Where I End and You Begin (First Draft)

Apr 11th, 2017

https://pressx2examine.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/pressx_episode132.mp3Episode 13 – After she avoided near certain death, Tifa takes the helm on a mission to find Cloud. Found him and he doesn’t look so good.Press X 2 Examine – Season 1 is

Season 1 – Episode 12 – It’s been awhile…Aeris is dead…Yeah, that happened (First Draft)

Mar 23rd, 2017

https://pressx2examine.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/pressx-episode12.mp3Episode 12 – We’re back! Finally…Alex, Charlie, Shane and Marc take this one on. Press X 2 Examine – Season 1 is an in-depth look into Final Fantasy VII. We’ve broken the

Season 1 – Episode 11 – A Tragic End And A New Beginning (First Draft)

Jan 1st, 2017

https://pressx2examine.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/press-x-episode-11-death-of-aeris.mp3Episode 11 took on a general somber tone as we discuss what is one of the most memorable game deaths of all time.For those who have stuck with the podcas

Season 1 – Episode 10 – Go Up The Stairs. Hang A Left. Take another left. Climb Some Vines. Go Back Down the Vines. Watch Out for The Cylindrical Pac-Men. (First Draft)

Dec 22nd, 2016

https://pressx2examine.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/press-x-episode-10.mp3Press X 2 Examine – Season 1 is an in-depth look into Final Fantasy VII. We’ve broken the game up into logical episodes to best discuss story, characters, and gameplay a

Season 1 – Episode 9 – Back To The Golden Saucer (First Draft)

Dec 8th, 2016

https://pressx2examine.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/pressx-episode-9final.mp3The Guy Wearing The Thong Has The Keystone… Dio?! Press X 2 Examine – Season 1 is an in-depth look into Final Fantasy VII. We’ve broken the game up into logical epis

Season 1 – Episode 8 – Over the river and through Mt Nible, Nibble, Neeble? (First Draft)

Nov 16th, 2016

https://pressx2examine.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/pressx2examine_episode-8.mp3Over the river and through Mt Nible, Nibble, Neeble? Does Anyone Know The Name of Anything On This Podcast? Charlie and Shane try to parse out the details.Why i

Season 1 – Episode 7 – Bugenhagen Explains, The Life Stream Flows From All Living Things. Including Steven Seagal. (First Draft)

Oct 28th, 2016

https://pressx2examine.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/pressx2examine-season-1-episode-7.mp3Crappy Materia from Crappy Reactors. Tifa’s Trippin’. Nanaki Comes Home…Who?Haagen Dazs…Copenhagen…Bugenhagen loves that PogoBall. Cloud, where’s the fir

Save Point – Games, My Childhood Love

Oct 19th, 2016

https://pressx2examine.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/savepoint_charlie1.mp3“Save Point(s)” are personal anecdotes where we, the hosts of Press X to Examine, share our experiences and connection to the video game or video game genre at hand. Ge

Season 1 – Episode 6 – A New Friend and an Old Friend (First Draft)

Sep 21st, 2016

https://pressx2examine.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/pressx2examine-season-1-episode-6.mp3Alex and Shane have an enthusiastic discussion on racing sims. What about Final Fantasy VII? We get to that too! Cait Sith. Mini Games Galore. Soldiers…

Save Point – R…P…G… What’s That?

Sep 2nd, 2016

https://pressx2examine.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/savepoint_shane.mp3We’re doing something different in this 1st of many bonus podcast episodes. “Save Point(s)” are personal anecdotes where we, the hosts of Press X to Examine, share our exp

Season 1 – EPISODE 5 – A Bear Wearing A Marshmallow… (First Draft)

Aug 24th, 2016

https://pressx2examine.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/pressx2examine_episode5.mp3Stupid Dolphin. Some Cosplay. A Sea Voyage. A Battle with an Arm (Huh?). Barret…:|This episode we’re covering the following sections:Junon / Shinra Boat / Costa D