Picture this: You're sitting down with your mates, sipping on a beer and chatting about your favorite video games. That's exactly what we did in this episode with our long-time pal and gaming enthusiast, Jimmy. Grab your own choice of brew and join us as we dive into the discussion, kicking things off with our beer of the day, Zombie Ice from Three Floyd's Brewing Company - an undead double pale IPA that packs a punch and has a taste that's as fierce as its name.

Just imagine: You're in the middle of a gripping RPG, the story unfolds at every turn, and your choices shape the narrative. Jimmy, with his wealth of knowledge, guides us through this fascinating world, uncovering the evolution of turn-based games and the impact of faster-paced gaming on the industry. We also explore some unforgettable cringy moments in video games; let's just say the gunnery sergeant from Call of Duty World War Two and the infamous laugh from Final Fantasy X make for some interesting conversation.

As we chat over another round of Voodoo Ranger Juice Force from New Belgium Brewing (Jimmy's pick, we might add), we spill the beans on Microsoft's recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard and its potential impacts on the gaming industry. Jimmy shares some valuable insights on game loops and challenges that keep popular games like Diablo 4 and State of Decay replayable and intriguing. Wrapping it up, we remember Fernie’s late father and his significant influence on Fernie’s life, making this episode an emotional rollercoaster filled with laughter, memories, and plenty of gaming talk. Grab your beers and gaming controllers, folks, this one's a doozy!

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