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Welcome to episode 162, our 1 year lockdown anniversary podcast We have a brief look back at our year in lockdown, and start with an apology for last podcast. Skazz talks about the latest released Monster Hunter game, Monster Hunter Rise. Despite being a based on the more modern 'casual' mechanical style of Monster Hunter. Skazz has been enjoying it none the less. he talks about the mechanics changes including the introduction of a more advanced grappling hook seen in previous games, and riding monsters TheSuffolkRam has been playing an interesting short game with Stories Untold. four short episodes base on text adventure, lab testing and using a microfiche to solve puzzles. Ram has watching two shows with a similar theme, people who are immortal and cannot be killed. First off with The Old Guard. Netflix's take on the idea with a small group of superhero style mercenary on the run from people trying to learn the abilities. Then with a Japanese Anime called Ajin: Demi Human. also featuring people discovering

Welcome to episode 161 We catch up with Skazz's internet issues and kick off with discussing the issue with online algorithms and peoples reaction to Whapsapp changing it TOS and why people are panicking over nothing. Skazz has been playing with Linux with Loop Hero, trying to rebuild after the end and using card to change the world. TheSuffolkRam has been trying to solve a murder in Disco: Elysium having conversations with his own mind   Notes: Endless RPG after the end of the world in Loop Hero Recovered from an alcohol filled stupor and solve a crime in Disco: Elysium You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 27th March 2021 21:30 GMT On: Youtube Twitch  Also check out our game nights on Tuesdays at approx 20:30 GMT on Twitch: Ska4zzi0us TheSuffolkRam 

Welcome to episode 160 Skazz has been stabbed by to help prevent infection, and also being removed from the internet by an BT OpenReach engineer. Onto games, While Skazz has still been playing Monster Hunter Generations, The week hes moved onto metroidvania game Iconoclast. Taking on an evil church that is ruling the post apocalyptic world Ram has been having to manager a warehouse in Wilmot's Warehouse, organizing strange square icons in the most efficient way possible. Skazz talk about his time playing around with the Gemini protocol, and alternative to HTTP to provide a more simple website, best part, no Javascript! We also look at some of the alternatives to the mainstream social media sites. We also discuss Skazz anniversary, the mass of water, Ram scientific credentials and our hatred of modern website design.   Notes: Taking on the church in Iconoclast Live you warehouse manager fantasy with Wilmot's Warehouse Want a HTTP free web experience, have a look at the Gemini protocol A decentralised

Welcome to episode 159 We discuss the ongoing snow crisis in the UK, we've had literally 2 days worth of snow! Skazz hasn't been playing much in the way of games, but we ended up talking about the classic Monster Hunter games, kicked off by his attempt to get Monster Hunter Freedom multiplayer game using an emulator Ram has been unleashing his inner Kevin McCloud and Laurence Llewelyn Bowen in House Flipper. Refurbishing run down homes and selling them to strange people. Also his annoyance at the DLC Garden Flipper Also discussed are Ram car troubles and Skazz parenting style. Notes: Classic and one of the original Monster Hunter games on the PSP: Monster Hunter Freedom Smash walls, install toilets and make money in House Flipper You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 27th February 2021 21:30 GMT On: Youtube Twitch Also check out our game nights on Tuesdays at approx 20:30 GMT on Twitch: Ska4zzi0us TheSuffolkRam

Welcome to episode 158 We come back to a game we played many years ago that TheSuffolkRam liked  and Ska4zzi0us didn't. Warhammer The End Times: Vermintide. A 4 player  co-op set in the Warhammer Old World setting. You're a ragtag group in a  Empire city being attacked by Skaven. It plays like left for dead but  with rat men. We talk about the randomization, the fun gameplay, the AI  for bots and the Skaven and some of its neat features Aside from killing rats, Ram has been getting back into games  programming after completing a course and switching over from Unity to  the Unreal engine, we discuss the differences in quality of software,  getting into making games and how best to learn new skills. Skazz talks about drawing tablets for digital artwork and the costs involved, free software for doing said artwork and we also talk about how easy it is to get into digital work Watch out for Ram going off the deep end explaining Warhammer 40k lore.  We also discuss how t

Welcome to episode 157 We kick off with discussing upcoming end of the Covid-19 story arc and TheSuffolkRam retail therapy investing in sci-fi bondage elves in the form of Drukhari model from games workshop. We also talk about the news of Whatsapp changing their privacy policy and why you should not care, and what you should do if you do care Moving onto games, ram has been playing a realistic VR shooter in Pavlov VR dealing with dumb bots and annoying muscle memory. Skazz is celebrating the return of a game that disappeared many years ago in Scott Pilgram vs the world. He also talks about playing a game thats now quite hard to get hold of with Legend of korra We also discuss how were going to beat The Simpsons, Rams milking machine and Skazz's tentacles Notes The Sci-fi elves more evil cousins: The Drukhari What Whatsapp is doing with your data. Relastic first peoson VR shooter in Pavlov VR The return of a classic beat-em-up in Scott Pilgrim vs the World A hard to find platinum game based on Avatar: The last

Welcome to episode 156, our first of 2021! After some light house keeping, we pretty much dedicate this episode to discussing Cyberpunk 2077. We talk about the trouble launch and the day one bugs, comparing it the CD Project red Previous game Witcher 3. We also discuss the gameplay mechanics, similarity to other titles and what we think of it so far. We also discuss the KFC console, Death to 2020, Gamers and Covid, Ram's DnD sessions Notes: Fried chicken and Gaming, a match made in heaven with the KFC Console A funny lookback at 2020 with Death to 2020 The buggy game of the decade Cyberpunk 2077 And their previous game, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 16 January 2021 21:30 GMT On: Youtube Twitch Also check out our game nights on Tuesdays at approx 20:30 GMT on Twitch: Ska4zzi0us TheSuffolkRam

Welcome to episode 155, our 2020 Christmas Special We kick off our episode by discussing Skazz's wedding and the unique method of proposing. Skazz discusses getting back into the classic version of World of Warcraft after 9 years, what he liked about the original and how he didn't like the changes made to the game. He talks about his banning experiences and trying to get back into the game. TheSuffolkRam has been causing havoc among a peaceful English village by taking control of a foul fowl in Untitled Goose Game. A puzzle game with stealth aspects. Finally we get to award our coveted Rand(Nerds); Game of the year award Notes: Relive the early years of Azoroth in World of Warcraft Classic Channel you inner horrible goose in Untitled Goose Game Our personal game of the year: Skazz - Genshin Impact TheSuffolkRam - Half Life Alyx Plus our collective GOTY - Hunt: Showdown You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 2nd January 2021 21:30 GMT On: Youtube Twitch Also check out our game nights on Tuesdays a

Welcome to episode 154 In the penultimate episode of 2020, we discuss our Christmas plans and Skazz's unique tree topper. Plus when do you need to upgrading a PCs  We finally move onto games first off discussing We Were Here Too, the sequel to the puzzle game we played back in June, how we found it and getting stuck on puzzles. TheSuffolkRam has been playing Life is strange 2, We discuss issues with adventure game and how the stakes have been raised in compared to the previous game. Notes: Get confused with a friend in We Were Here Too And while your waiting for out Christmas Games night special, Check out our previous live stream here Help two brothers through some tough times in Life is Strange 2 Plus make sure you check out the demo The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit You can Join us for our next Christmas episode on Saturday 19th December 2020 21:30 GMT On: Youtube Also check out our game nights on Tuesdays at approx 20:30 GMT on Twitch: Ska4zzi0us TheSuffolkRam

Welcome to episode 153 We talk about on ongoing adventures in Deep Rock Galactic and Ram's rescue service. Skazz gives us an update and correction to the game he previously talked about, Genshin Impact, turns out its not an MMO but a single player game with Dark Souls style multiplier. Ram has been exploring an abandoned space station in Tacoma, another of his short walking simulator games with a neat re-wind mechanic. We also discuss other walking simulators and games with simple plain stories and how to engage with an audience.  We debate virtual vs real cameras and IMDB triva pages, Skazz's annoyance over Samurai Showdown, Ram's exploits in Unreal Engine 4. We also discuss predictability in media and actors lack of range. We also look at broadcasting of e-sports be ESPN and issue with fighting games over the net Notes: Not an MMO Genshin Impact Explore a space station in Tacoma Interesting slice of life or whiny teenage girls in Life is Strange Watch esports here with ESPN You can Join us for o

Welcome to episode 152 Skazz joins us sleep deprived after completing a 24 hour livestream by him self. First of he played Duke Nukem add on to Bulletstorm, A fast passed shooter from 2011 trying to re-kindle the feelings of early 90's shooters. He then moves onto playing the remake of Duke Nukem 3d on the Nitendo Switch.  Moving on, he played No More Heros becoming an Assassin in order to get laid, he follows up with No More Heros 2 once again trying to get to the top of he assassin guild in his local town. Ram has been playing some co-op games with a halloween theme, first up is Killing Floor: Incursion. A game with Zombie like enemy's and and having to make use of two handed weapons. A fun game with a major problem. The guys have also been hunting ghosts in Phasmophobia, you and upto three friends use a varity of tools to ID a type of ghost and try to avoid joining the ranks of the dead yourself. Skazz has been also been playing Genshin Impact an MMO that plays and looks like Zelda Breath of the Wild,

Welcome to Episode 151 We talk about Deep Rock Galactic, where you play a group of Dwarves digging your way into a planet, finding and digging ore, fighting off the indigenous life and a make a mad dash to the extraction. Skazz is looking forward to being able to play Steins;Gate Robotic;Notes when he get his PC back from being repaired Ram has been having to find a way out of a Taiwan school, avoiding strange demon monsters and pointing and clicking in Detention We also give an update to our weight loss challenge, Skazz's ongoing computer problems and the upcoming second Lockdown Notes Find precious ore, but don't dig too deep in Deep Rock Galactic https://www.deeprockgalactic.com/ Skazz fantasy of an English release of ROBOTICS;NOTES on pc, shame his machine is out of action. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1111380/ROBOTICSNOTES_ELITE/ Escape a Taiwan school during the white terror in Detention https://store.steampowered.com/app/555220/Detention/ You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 21st No

Welcome to episode 150 We kick off with some annoying news, thanks to our hosting provider missing up, we've lost our domain. Thankfully we now a new domain. www.randnerds.co.uk We then move onto games we've been playing, first with how were all blind and can't see crowbars in Payday 2, Skazz has a promise to play Ys for next time. TheSuffolkRam has been finding random items and trying to unlock a door, all the time avoiding an demonic old lady armed with bear trapsin Granny  Skazz talks about the Oculus Quest 2, the joys of fully wireless VR and the superbly named 'Facial Interface' We give an update on our weight challenge and what were going to try next. Plus Ram has a rant about smart devices Notes: Have better luck finding crowbars with Payday 2 You can check our play-through of that mission here Escape from old people in Granny The latest from Oculus VR range with the Oculus Quest 2 You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 07th November 2020 21:30 On: Youtube Twitch Also check out our gam

Welcome to episode 149 We've both been playing Ex-Nerd, Bard, favorite game: Payday 2. Sk4zzi0us and TheSuffolkRam along with Game Night nerd Zaber have proven themselves as the worst criminals taking on a number of Heists when stealth is never an option and mowing down the most well equipped police force in the world. We talk about the different heists, stealth, weapon customization and the complicated lobby system.  Ram has been playing the latest in the Half Life game series with Half-Life: Alyx. The VR game from valve software and the first Half-Life game in 13 years. Instead of a traditional shooter, the game takes a more survival horror game with limited ammo, tough enemy's and only three weapons. We look at the newly announce Oculus Quest 2, improving on the normal Oculus in pretty much every way, and it even cheaper. Skazz set us up with a new keep fit challenge involving VR We also discuss Ram issues with taking cover and our equivalent sheep weights (ESW) Notes: Join a criminal gang and do a nu

Welcome to episode 148 We start up with discussing our ongoing Fall Guys gaming, and how the experience has been somewhat soured with a sudden inrush of cheaters. We then move onto a VR centric episode with Sk4zzi0us now having got a headset and TheSuffolkRam now upgrading to a Rift S. Skazz discuss his first VR experiences and the strange way to interact with the world with VR, Ram talks about the quality of the upgrade with his headset and some of his attempts to de-sensitize himself from VR motion sickness. We also discuss some of the downsides and dangers of VR Moving onto gaming, Skazz talks about a couple of shooters he's been playing, first with Superhot VR, an interesting puzzle shooter when the time only moves in the game when you move. And then onto A-Tech Cybernetic, another shooter witch interesting uses both teleporting and normal movement. TheSuffolkRam also has been playing in VR, playing a spy trying to get out of some dangerous places in I Expect you To Die. Notes: Now riddled with cheaters:

Welcome to episode 147 Skazz kick us off with talking about Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered, the classic Game Cube game with awkward hardware needs. He talk about the co-op changes that have made it worst, including lack of local co-op and limitations to player progression. TheSuffolkRam has been playing a frustrating game with Running with Rifles, annoying AI and poor tutorials lead to a slog of a game.  Plus Skazz and Ram have been bouncing on rubber mats and falling in slim with 60 player competitive game Fall Guys.  We also discuss the latest updates to Hunt Showdown to prevent cheaters, season 3 of The Rain, reasons you can trust Ram and his visit to the dentist. Notes:  4 Player co-op cross play, but no local in Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered A different style strategy game with Running with Rifles Try not to lose you longitudinal or lateral instability and find yourself heading for ground in Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout An excellent example of a Sci-Fi series com

Welcome to episode 146. We do try to stay relevant to gaming but ended up going down a rabbit hole of old school internet and a short 2003 German indie film. Skazz has not been having a good time playing the new Kirby game. His kids however disagree We discuss Apple remove of google stadia and Microsoft steaming services. as well as having a very uninformed option on the removal of epic and fortnight from the store and the pending lawsuit Returning to games. Ram had been running a spy agency Phantom Doctrine. Although his more  akin to Austin Powers then James Bond Plus we also discuss Ram Warhammer shame pile and his Indomitus update, plus we look at our listeners breakdown Notes Take a peek into the internet of the past with Other.com Or save your time sleuthing with the link to the famous indie file Hangtime (2003) Plus view the history of the actor who portrayed the famous role of Bear of a man Turns out Skazz is famous on that other major database site,  tuxdB The game that quite literally suck

Welcome to Episode 145 TheSuffolkRam kicks us off by player the recently released early access game Grounded, survival game meets 90s Saturday morning cartoons. He finds himself shrunk down to the size of an Ant, talks about the game play and the trouble with his arachnophobia. This week Skazz has actually played a game, the most recent Doom game, Doom Eternal. He not a fan of the recent changes and the reliance on the chainsaw mechanic from the previous game. Ram continual with his next, and back to the world of Warhammer 40k, this time embracing the Omnissiah in Mechanicus. The turn based strategy where you play as a bunch of tech-priests who accidentally awaking a Necron Tomb World Plus we also discuss Ram not getting mugged buying a game, and making up a game based on The Running Man Notes: Hate Spiders, you may have trouble with Grounded A disappointing sequel(?) in Doom Eternal  Embrace the machine god and rid yourself of the weak flesh in Warhammer 40k: Mechanicus Steam insists this game is simila

Welcome to episode 144, now with new graphics (if you watch our YouTube channel) This week TheSuffolkRam has broken his sea legs by joining Skazz and Zaber on his first voyage sailing the Sea of Thieves. We talk about the mechanics and some of the interesting tactics you can do in ship to ship combat.  TheSuffolkRam revisit a game hes previously discussed with The Light Keeps Us Safe a Procedural generated robot stealth game. Sadly it looks like it been abandoned by the devs. He also talks about the short indie game Paratopic  He also follow up from his last discussion of the Warhammer 40k Pre-order, the chaos of its release and how Games Workshop are responding. Finally we talk about the sad death of Grant Imahara, who passed away from a brain aneurysm  We also discuss the FPS C&C game Renegade   Notes: Cartoonist pirate action in Sea Of Thieves Robot stealth-em-up The Light Keep Us Safe Strange and short indie game Paratopic One of the best Mythbusters: Grant Imahara Command and

Welcome to episode 143 We're still obsessed with Hunt: Showdown, with Skazz rushing ahead of TheSuffolkRam in rank. We discuss the extra features we've found out, how we're still bad at PvP, the recent twitch event, and the new trial mode. We also talk about some of the problems with the Game including its matchmaking issues.  Ram talks about the upcoming new release of Warhammer 40k 9th Edition. Some of the changes to the current and previous editions, and how it effect his own army the Tau. We also discuss the issue with Toxic gaming communities  Notes Still fighting in the Bayou in Hunt: Showdown Want a quality camera for a cheap price, check out this Classic video camera from DSLR Video Shooter 9th Edition 40k boxed set sold out in three minutes, but you can have it made here Plus the new Space Marines Mario Cart You can join us on our next Podcast Livestream on YouTube and Twitch on 18th July 2020 at 21:30 (GMT+1) Also, check out Skazz's and Ram's Twitch channel for our Tuesday games night at a