Game/life Balance Australia

You can all breathe a collective sigh of relief because your favourite video game podcast is back once again with more drivel for your ears to absorb! That's right it's episode 112, it's the holiday season, and nothing says Christmas quite like... the Ghost In The Shell PS1 game where you pilot a little crab-like tank thingy! Also in this illustrious episode, AC has been playing video game-ass video games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder for the Nintendo Switch, while Rob has been diving (pun intended) into the weird wild world of simulator games.

Well gosh darn it the boys done recorded another prodcarste. This week we review the Game Cube version of Wario Ware (haven't we covered that game already?), Rob has been playing the Steam release of Dwarf Fortress and sinking enemy shipping in Silent Hunter 3, while AC has been playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and the new Mario Kart tracks. Plus we discuss exciting adult topics like the housing market and using the Play School theme to uncover fake Australians. Our intro and outro music was supplied by Animanaguchi (without their knowledge, it's not like we know them or anything).

We're back after a 7-month break because we're nothing if not dynamic go-getters. And as always with every 5th episode it's an unstructured Stream of Nonsense, so strap in for listening joy as your hosts AC and Rob discuss the Big Tennis Racket, speedos, the joy of a samey sequel, Mickey Mouse's lack of comedic talent, how good Smash TV is (spoilers - it's very good), weird versions of DOOM, the John Candy classic Uncle Buck, and obnoxious method actors. In video game news, Wormsfest 2023 was a hit, AC has been playing Atari 50 and got his paws on another version of the thrilling Japanese train driving game Densha de Go!, while Rob has done nothing but play Hell Let Loose for the last 6 months and is looking more grizzled than a McDonalds quarter pounder patty. Plus AC goes joyriding in a vintage car, the podcast moves to Anchor FM, and more!

We’re back! Yes that’s right, we recorded another episode purely out of SPITE because Game/Life Balance US is back from the dead and we simply cannot let the Americans win! This week your old pals AC and Rob review a charming and little-known Sega Saturn game from Japan called Uno DX, which is something like a cross between Uno, a fighting game and an anime about high school. It’s supoib! Also in this stellar episode: Rob has been trying his best to keep his daughter from hurting herself, and playing a wide variety of video games with her, while playing pretty much only one video game by himself! Meanwhile AC has been spending three months of his life traipsing (or should we say gallivanting?) around Japan, catching up with family and friends, successfully avoiding the dreaded lurgi, and doing a bit of videogamesmanship on the way. PLUS we discuss Atari 50: The Anniversary Collection, AC’s Satellaview, Rob’s Hell Let Loose shenanigans, AC’s trip to Super Nintendo World, an

In this long-overdue episode we discuss the Australian federal elections, Pac-Man Versus, Rob’s bachelor party and wedding, The Legend of Tianding, Battlefield V, Hell Let Loose, the Urusei Yatsura reboot, Golf With Your Friends, Phantasy Star Online 2, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and Skyrim in VR. Plus a fun quiz about Pac-Man!

The boys are back from the dead for a devilish double feature! This week AC and Rob review not just one but TWO Feature Games: they’re both arcade games and they were both released in 1996, but they’re very different beasts. First the arcade brawler “Dungeons and Dragons: Shadows Over Mystara” released in 1996, and a bizarre Korean platformer called “Fancy World.” We also discuss the origin story of the Hamburglar, family holiday activities, price fluctuations in the Shantae market, Rob’s daughter playing Mario Odyssey, a trip to an arcade in country NSW, why ticket machines took over arcades, a quiz about monsters in Dungeons and Dragons, and so much more! *Intro and Outro music by Anamanaguchi*

This week the boys are joined once more by the lovely Joanna to discuss games and life and everything in between! Our featured game this week (month?) is F-Zero GX for the Game Cube, but we also discuss many more things including Crusader Kings, hospitalisations, lockdown blues, Joanna's new job, Katamari Damacy and so much more!

We’re back again after another lengthy hiatus, for Stream of Nonsense 21 – this time, with no Joannas! Join us for a long rambling discussion of internships, health care, Toxin Boxes, Chumbawumba, old Kaiju movies, snow, moving house, the privilege of forgetting your face mask, vaccinations in the butt, the geography of the Antilles, Aussie icons HG and Roy, co-op mode in Stardew Valley, Mario Golf on the Switch, Star Wars games, and our review of the Alex Kidd in Miracle World reboot. To mourn over the corpse of our sister show in the USA please visit gamelifebalance.us Intro music: Anamanaguchi – Video ChallengeOutro music: Anamanaguchi – Fast Turtle

We’re back from the dead to review Scott Pilgrim vs The World, and to help us out we found an expert on all things Scott Pilgrim … except for the actual comic books that, you know, started the whole franchise, she hasn’t read those. So in fact, not that much of an expert — but she knows more about Scott Pilgrim than either of us chuckleheads! That’s right the lovely Joanna, Rob’s ever-patient fiancee, joins the show. Also there’s the usual dumbassery and life updates you’ve all come to know and love, and a “fun” quiz at the end. If you like things maybe go to the Gonna Geek Network if that’s still a thing? Also there’s other things I should probably write here, it’s been a while. I dunno. We borrowed the intro and outro music from Anamanaguchi, but these days they’re kinda whack so I dunno if I want to recommend them anymore. I guess basically just be kind to people and try not to be a massive jerk to people all the t

It's our long-overdue end of year episode, or should it be the start of the year episode?? In this illustrious episode the boys discuss Death Smiles, an arcadey shootery kind of game for the good ol' Xbox 360. We also discuss the many life events since our last recording, and there's also a super fun Christmas-themed quiz at the end- hooray for Santy Claus! If you love the show more than you love your own family then why don't you PROVE your love for us by giving us a positive review on your podcast app of choice?! And remember, if you don't review the podcast, you're a bad person and will go to hell. And if you're a geeky doofus maloofus like us, then you’ll go bananas for all the nerdy content over at the Gonna Geek network! It's a whole freaking netwoik of geeky shows about fun topics like Doctor Who and comic books and crap like that. So head on down to www.gonnageek.com and subscribe to literally every single podcast, or else you're a bad person and will go to hell. And to send your condolences for o

Episode 102 - Mario's 35 illegitimate children In this episode the lads review Mario 35, the new kind-of-a-battle-royale Mario game from Nintendo, plus we discuss Spelunky 2, Hitman 2, and Rez Infinite. On the Life side of the equation, Rob takes his kid to the arcade for the first and second time and gets his ass kicked at bowling, while AC went on a trip to Sydney with the family and took his Gameboy Advance along with him. If you love the show more than you love your own family then why don't you PROVE your love for us by giving us a positive review on your podcast app of choice?! And remember, if you don't review the podcast, you're a bad person and will go to hell. And if you're a geeky doofus maloofus like us, then you’ll go bananas for all the nerdy content over at the Gonna Geek network! It's a whole freaking netwoik of geeky shows about fun topics like Doctor Who and comic books and crap like that. So head on down to www.gonnageek.com and subscribe to literally every single podcast, or else you're

We're back from the dead to talk video games and life! This week our featured game is Streets of Rage 4, and as avid fans of 80s/90s beat 'em ups you know we have strong opinions on this little piece of nostalgia. We also discuss all the crap we've been up to over the past few months, and there's a quiz at the end too for the true fans! If you like the show then consider showing your love by giving us a positive review on your podcast app of choice. It helps with the algorithms and whatnot. And if you're a massive sweaty nerd like us, then you’ll undoubtedly enjoy all the nerdy content over at the Gonna Geek network! It's a whole gosh darn network of geeky shows about Dr Who and Nintendo and whatnot. So head on down to www.gonnageek.com and click on things randomly until you are sufficiently entertained. And to join the graveside vigil for our sister show in the US, visit www.gamelifebalance.us. Intro music: Anamanaguchi – Video Challenge Outro music: Anamanaguchi – Fast Turtle

It's the 100th episode spectacularrrrrrr and to celebrate this auspicious occasion we have put together an extra-long bumper edition of the show! That's right, strap yourself in because we have almost 4 hours of podcasting gold for you to enjoy! ***** In this momentous episode, we finally review the most important video game to 80s kids in Australia, Alex Kidd in Miracle World! Plus there's the usual quiz and many hours of fun banter, and to wrap it all up we put together a clip show of our favourite moments from the past 100 episodes! ***** If you enjoy our show then why the heck haven't you given us a positive review on your podcast app of choice? Seriously, we're very disappointed in you. So go ahead and do that and make us happy happy boys. ***** And if you crave geeky podcasts as much as we do, then you'll fall madly in love with the Gonna Geek network! It's a whole bunch of geeky podcasts for you to absorb through your skin, from comics books to Doctor Who and back again. So if that sounds enthralling,

For the penultimate episode of this run of the show we're finally checking out Muramasa: Demon Blade, a beautiful action RPG gifted to us by friend of the show Andrew "L-Chan" Lynch. It's all ninjas and swordplay and gorgeous 2D hand-drawn graphics, but do the boys dig it? Tune in to find out! Also in this episode: Rob has been playing Demon's Tilt and Space Hulk, while AC has been messing with his PSX. And at the end of it all, there's a fun quiz about swords in video games! If you enjoy our show then for God's sake give us a positive review on podcast app of choice. And if you're using Apple's podcast app, you really have no excuse not to scroll down and chuck us a few stars for the trouble. And if you crave geeky podcasts as much as I do, then you'll go bananas for the Gonna Geek network! It's basically a whole bunch of geeky podcasts for you to enjoy, from comics books to Doctor Who and back again. So if that sounds enticing, then head on down to www.gonnageek.com and cram your ears full of lovel

Ready? Fight! This week the lads dip their toes into the wide world of SNK fighting games -- starting with the classic Fatal Fury Special and then moving on to Art of Fighting, and the hallowed King of Fighters series. These games are so much more than just off-brand Street Fighter, and the boys had a lot to learn! Also in this illustrious episode, Rob has been playing a little Hollow Knight, while AC has been digging into a crate of goodies he bought when last in Japan, including some fascinating old LCD handhelds. If you enjoy our show then do us a favour and give us a positive review on podcast app of choice, and if you're using Apple's podcast app, scroll down and chuck us a few stars - it all helps get our name in lights! And if you love listening to nerdy podcasts as much as we do, then you'll love the Gonna Geek network! It's an entire network of geeky podcasts for you to enjoy. Just head on down to www.gonnageek.com and you too can sup on the sweet geeky fruits. And to mourn the passing of our sis

We decided to do something different and cover a new game for once - so this week our featured game is Split or Steal, a weird but sort of popular free-to-play game based on the classic Prisoner's Dillemma scenario. What do the lads think about this so-called video game? Tune in to find out! ***** Also in this delightful episode, Rob discusses Valentines Day donuts, and AC reveals the shocking truth about Rob's girlfriends knees. Plus the return of a beloved fan favourite quiz, Heavy Metal Band or Video Game! ***** If you enjoy our proadcast then for Pete's sake give us a review on your podcast app, you lazy bastards! It's a good thing to do and will certainly guarantee you a front row seat in heaven. ***** If you like geeky crud like this prodcrampst then today is your lucky day, because there's an entire NETWORK of geeky podcasts for you to enjoy, over at the Gonna Geek Network. Just enter www.gonnageek.com into the address bar of your web browser of choice, and you too can drink your fill of sweet nerdy ne

We're back, baby! After a two-month hiatus, we return to form by reviewing a video game for the Famicom Disk System based on the late 80s movie, Milo and Otis! It's obscure as all heck and therefore very on-brand for us. Disclaimer: no cats or dogs were harmed in the making of this podcast. Also on this charming episode: AC tells tales of his latest sojourn in Japan, while Rob fills him in on his holiday season spent in smoke-filled Canberra and gives us the low-down on the first-person RPG, "Outer Worlds." If you enjoy our proadcast then for the love of Pete give us a review on your podcast app of choice! It helps with the algorithms and the stealing of your data for sweet sweet riches. If you like geeky crap like this then good heavens are you in luck! There's an entire NETWORK of geeky podcasts for you to enjoy, over at the Gonna Geek Network. Just mosey on down to www.gonnageek.com to sup on the rich geeky soup. And if you want to join our graveside vigil for our sister show in the US, you can che

As 2020 dawns upon us, AC and Rob take a look back over the past decade of gaming to highlight some of their favourite games from the era! Each host chose 5 games that came out during this eventful decade that they dearly love, proving once and for all that this show IS somewhat about modern games! ***** If you love geeky stuff like this dumb podcast I have good news for you: we're part of a whole freaking network of geeky podcasts! So head on over to the Gonna Geek Network at www.gonnageek.com and you'll be sure to find a weird geeky podcast that caters to your particular brand of geekdom. ***** And to mourn over the corpse of our sister show in the USA please visit www.gamelifebalance.us ***** Intro music: Anamanaguchi – Video Challenge ***** Outro music: Anamanaguchi – Fast Turtle *****

This week AC and Rob review a Japanese import legend: Tetris Battle Gaiden! This game came out in 1993 for the Super Famicom (for the uninitiated, that's the Japanese SNES), but was never released outside of Japan. Could this be the best competitive Tetris game ever made?! ***** Also in this illustrious episode we discover three shocking facts: Sausage sizzle is better than hot dogs, AC has been playing with his N-Gage again, and Rob thinks that Sonic the Hedgehog is owned by Nintendo. ***** If you love geeky stuff like this dumb podcast I have good news for you: we're part of a whole freaking network of geeky podcasts! So head on over to the Gonna Geek Network at www.gonnageek.com and you'll be sure to find a weird geeky podcast that caters to your particular brand of geekdom. ***** And to mourn over the corpse of our sister show in the USA please visit www.gamelifebalance.us ***** Intro music: Anamanaguchi – Video Challenge ***** Outro music: Anamanaguchi – Fast Turtle

This week AC and Rob do something different and discuss a game that (A) came out recently and (B) that they are actually qualified to review - Bubble Bobble 4 Friends! The boys are huge Bubble Bobble fans with a lot of nostalgia for this franchise so you can be sure they will be looking at this game with a microscope! **** Also in this nostalgic episode, Rob's been playing another remake of a 1980s video game, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, which was recently released on Steam! And AC has been playing the Game Cube classic, Super Mario Galaxy! **** If you enjoyed our show and you're keen for some more of the same, head on over to the Gonna Geek network at www.gonnageek.com to check out all the other awesome geeky shows! **** And to check out our sister show in the USA please visit www.gamelifebalance.us **** Intro music: Anamanaguchi – Video Challenge **** Outro music: Anamanaguchi – Fast Turtle ****