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💀 Rip and tear returns in medieval style! In Episode 103 of the Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers Podcast, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips dive headfirst into DOOM: The Dark Ages—id Software’s bold new vision for the legendary FPS franchise.

From heavy metal combat and brutal executions to its dark fantasy setting, we’re breaking down the trailer, gameplay, lore, and everything that’s got the community hyped (or concerned). Is this the most exciting direction for DOOM yet—or a gamble too far?

🎙️ In This Episode:

• ⚔️ First impressions of DOOM: The Dark Ages gameplay and setting
• 🧠 Why id Software made the shift to medieval brutality
• 🔥 How this stacks up against DOOM Eternal and classic DOOM
• 🎮 What fans love—and what has them worried

🔥 Highlights:

• Lore breakdown: the Slayer’s new role in a dark, ancient world
• Our take on the new weapons, enemies, and design choices
• Is this DOOM’s God of War moment?
• Honest predictions: Game of the Year contender or niche experiment?

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🎉 It’s been one wild year! In this Anniversary Edition of the Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers Podcast, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips look back at the best (and worst) moments in gaming over the past 12 months—from industry highs to total meltdowns.

We highlight our favorite episodes, most savage takes, and how the gaming world has changed since DMG launched. Whether you’ve been here since Episode 1 or just found us, this is the one to celebrate with!

🎙️ In This Episode:

• 🏆 Top 5 games of the year – and the ones that completely flopped
• 🔥 Most controversial moments we covered
• 🎙️ Behind the mic – how DMG started and where it’s going next
• 😂 Funniest, saltiest, and most iconic podcast moments so far

🔥 Highlights:

• 12 months of brutally honest gaming commentary
• From Skull and Bones to Clair Obscur—what stood out in 2025
• How podcasting changed us—and what’s in store for Season 2
• A big thank you to our community for making this possible ❤️

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🚨 GTA VI is back in the headlines, and it’s not the only thing heating up! In Episode 101 of the Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers Podcast, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips unpack the latest Grand Theft Auto VI leaks and updates, then shift gears to the spicy creator drama where Asmongold and Ethan Klein take shots at Hasan Piker.

It’s gaming news meets internet chaos—with a full DMG breakdown of what matters, what’s noise, and who’s actually making sense in the madness.

🎙️ In This Episode:

• 🗺️ GTA VI news – new details, leaks, and what to expect from Rockstar
• 🔥 Asmongold vs. Hasan – breaking down the clash
• 🎙️ Ethan Klein enters the mix – helpful commentary or just more fuel?
• 🧠 Our take on the state of gaming creators and discourse in 2025

🔥 Highlights:

• GTA VI setting, gameplay leaks, and fan expectations
• Streamer politics, hypocrisy, and performative outrage
• The line between entertainment and actual insight
• Should creators be held to a different standard—or the same as everyone else?

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🔥 It’s our 100th episode, and what better way to celebrate than reviewing a game that might be the greatest RPG of the modern era? In this milestone episode of the Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers Podcast, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips deliver their full review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33—and we’re calling it: this is the GOAT.

With jaw-dropping art direction, tactical turn-based combat, deep lore, and a story that hits emotionally and thematically—Clair Obscur is the rare game that actually exceeds the hype.

🎙️ In This Episode:

• 🧠 Full spoiler-free and spoiler breakdown of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• 🎨 Why the game’s visual design and world-building stand out in 2025
• ⚔️ Deep dive into combat mechanics, character progression, and enemy design
• 🎭 Emotional resonance and narrative stakes – does it deliver a GOTY-level story?
• 🏆 Is this the Final Fantasy VI of this generation?

🔥 Highlights:

• What Clair Obscur gets right that so many AAA games get wrong
• How it raises the bar for future turn-based RPGs
• Why this game deserves mainstream recognition
• The DMG verdict: Go play it. Now.

🎉 Thanks for 100 episodes! To our community—this ride is just getting started.
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🎮 Why does everything feel… mid? In Episode 99 of the Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers Podcast, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips tackle the rise of “MID” gaming—those overhyped, overpriced AAA titles that launch with huge budgets but land with a shrug.

From shallow gameplay loops and recycled formulas to live-service burnout and lazy sequels, we ask: Has gaming lost its edge, or have gamers just wised up?

🎙️ In This Episode:

• 🧠 What is “mid” gaming? Why the term is everywhere
• 💸 AAA games with billion-dollar budgets and C-tier effort
• 🔁 Copy-paste game design – Is innovation dead?
• 🔥 Our picks for the most “mid” games of the past 5 years
• ⚖️ Can indies and AA studios save gaming from creative collapse?

🔥 Highlights:

• Why marketing is now more polished than the games themselves
• From Skull and Bones to Redfall – how the mighty fall flat
• What “mid” means to casual vs hardcore gamers
• Our vision for what studios should focus on in 2025 and beyond

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🎙️ In This Episode:

• 🎨 Clair Obscur’s stunning art direction – one of the best-looking RPGs ever?
• ⚔️ Turn-based combat reimagined – why the gameplay feels fresh and dynamic
• 🧠 Deep storytelling and lore – is this the next great RPG franchise?
• 🔥 Why Expedition 33 might redefine RPG expectations in 2025

🔥 Highlights:

• First impressions of gameplay footage and demo breakdown
• How Clair Obscur compares to games like Persona, Final Fantasy, and Octopath Traveler
• RPG fans rejoice: the future looks bright for turn-based and narrative-driven games
• Predictions for critical reception, fan reception, and awards potential

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🔥 Two RPG juggernauts—one classic and one on the horizon. In Episode 97 of the Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers Podcast, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips dig into the resurgence of Oblivion and the rising hype for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33—a game that’s already being called the next big thing in turn-based RPGs.

We explore why Oblivion still holds up in 2025, how Clair Obscur is turning heads with its art style and combat, and whether RPG fans are entering a new golden age.

🎙️ In This Episode:

• 🏰 Oblivion in 2025 – Why fans are returning to Tamriel
• 🎨 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hype – What we know so far
• ⚔️ Are turn-based RPGs making a comeback?
• 🔮 Predictions for both titles and where they stand in modern RPG history

🔥 Highlights:

• How Oblivion still outshines modern open-world design
• Clair Obscur’s visuals, battle system, and narrative promise
• Why the JRPG vs WRPG debate is heating up again
• The DMG verdict: nostalgia vs innovation in 2025 RPGs

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• 💸 Nintendo Switch 2 pricing drama – What caused the sudden reversal?
• 🧠 The strategy behind Nintendo’s cave-in – smart move or desperation?
• 😈 Daredevil Season 1 review (Disney+) – Brutal, bold, or just bland?
• 🧠 Comparing the reboot to the original Netflix series

🔥 Highlights:

• Is Nintendo playing it safe or losing its edge?
• Our spoiler-free and spoiler-filled thoughts on Daredevil
• Why fans are divided over tone, pacing, and character direction
• What Nintendo’s pricing move means for Sony and Microsoft

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