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Achievement Oriented

Every week, The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion delve into the virtual world, discussing the latest video game releases and trends, interviewing industry experts, and exploring fascinating... Read more

Ranked #1

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Ep. 4: 'Overwatch,' E-sports, and the NES Classic

Ep. 4: 'Overwatch,' E-sports, and the NES Classic

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion talk to former pro gamer and coach and current 'Call of Duty' and 'Overw... Read more

14 Nov 2016

54mins

Ranked #2

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'Splatoon 2,' 'Destiny 2,' and Aliens and Love in 'Grand Theft Auto' (Ep. 43)

'Splatoon 2,' 'Destiny 2,' and Aliens and Love in 'Grand Theft Auto' (Ep. 43)

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh, Jason Concepcion, and Justin Charity discuss their impressions of 'Splatoon 2' and the 'Dest... Read more

21 Jul 2017

1hr

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How to Get Back into Gaming and Laying Down Video Game Law (Ep. 32)

How to Get Back into Gaming and Laying Down Video Game Law (Ep. 32)

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion talk to colleague Justin Charity about how he's made up for lost time af... Read more

12 May 2017

59mins

Ranked #4

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Gamer Grooming and the Golden Age of Board Games (Ep. 46)

Gamer Grooming and the Golden Age of Board Games (Ep. 46)

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion discuss the addition of a free-for-all deathmatch mode to team-based sho... Read more

11 Aug 2017

1hr 7mins

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The Athlete-Gamer Episode, with Trevor May and Ryan Blaney (Ep. 25)

The Athlete-Gamer Episode, with Trevor May and Ryan Blaney (Ep. 25)

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion banter about Jason's move, convoluted 'Kingdom Hearts' titles, and what ... Read more

31 Mar 2017

47mins

Ranked #6

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World of Warcraft' and 'Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator' (Ep. 28)

World of Warcraft' and 'Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator' (Ep. 28)

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion banter about Ben finally losing his 'Overwatch' virginity (1:43), 'Star ... Read more

21 Apr 2017

58mins

Ranked #7

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How a Good Game Goes Bad (Ep. 36)

How a Good Game Goes Bad (Ep. 36)

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion talk to Kotaku news editor Jason Schreier about why developers divulge d... Read more

9 Jun 2017

55mins

Ranked #8

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The Ascent of 'Rocket League' and a Comeback for 'Crash Bandicoot' (Ep. 40)

The Ascent of 'Rocket League' and a Comeback for 'Crash Bandicoot' (Ep. 40)

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion briefly discuss Nintendo's SNES Classic (1:12), and then are joined by t... Read more

30 Jun 2017

1hr

Ranked #9

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'Dream Daddy' and Giant Bomb's Successful Pivot to Video (Ep. 47)

'Dream Daddy' and Giant Bomb's Successful Pivot to Video (Ep. 47)

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion banter about 'No Man's Sky' updates, mundane objects that look great in ... Read more

18 Aug 2017

1hr 5mins

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'Prey', the Business of Gaming, the Future of E-sports, and Expert Glitchers (Ep. 33)

'Prey', the Business of Gaming, the Future of E-sports, and Expert Glitchers (Ep. 33)

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion pine for VR rigs and talk to their colleague Justin Charity about Arkane... Read more

19 May 2017

48mins

Ranked #11

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Ep. 3: New-Console Anxiety and Mark Ingram on 'Call of Duty' and Clowns

Ep. 3: New-Console Anxiety and Mark Ingram on 'Call of Duty' and Clowns

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion talk to their colleague Victor Luckerson about mid-generation console up... Read more

4 Nov 2016

45mins

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Doug Liman, Jonathan Allen, and 'Dota' (Ep. 34)

Doug Liman, Jonathan Allen, and 'Dota' (Ep. 34)

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion speak to director Doug Liman about the influence of video games on his m... Read more

26 May 2017

52mins

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Esports Roundup and a World-Size Sim (Ep. 38)

Esports Roundup and a World-Size Sim (Ep. 38)

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion talk to Compete's Eric Van Allen about Nintendo's surprising new esports... Read more

16 Jun 2017

50mins

Ranked #14

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'2K18' Release Week (Ep. 52)

'2K18' Release Week (Ep. 52)

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion discuss Jason's inaugural experience as a video game writer on 'NBA 2K18... Read more

22 Sep 2017

47mins

Ranked #15

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Streaming Sins, Space Games, and 'Metroid' (Ep. 51)

Streaming Sins, Space Games, and 'Metroid' (Ep. 51)

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion discuss Jason's return to the new and (possibly) improved 'No Man's Sky'... Read more

15 Sep 2017

1hr 12mins

Ranked #16

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'Super Mario Odyssey,' 'Shadow of War,' 'Wolfenstein 2,' and 'Darkwood' (Ep. 58)

'Super Mario Odyssey,' 'Shadow of War,' 'Wolfenstein 2,' and 'Darkwood' (Ep. 58)

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion mark the pod's first anniversary by discussing a quartet of recent relea... Read more

27 Oct 2017

1hr 20mins

Ranked #17

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'The Walking Dead,' 'Rime,' and Casting Characters (Ep. 35)

'The Walking Dead,' 'Rime,' and Casting Characters (Ep. 35)

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion talk about the Switch as a mobile experience (2:20) and Ben's impression... Read more

2 Jun 2017

1hr 2mins

Ranked #18

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The SNES Classic, Revisiting 'Night Trap,' and Gaming Fear (Ep. 54)

The SNES Classic, Revisiting 'Night Trap,' and Gaming Fear (Ep. 54)

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion reminisce about 'Red Dead Redemption' and react to the trailer for 'Red ... Read more

29 Sep 2017

52mins

Ranked #19

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Loot Boxes Are Bad, but 'Battlefront II' Is Good (Ep. 62)

Loot Boxes Are Bad, but 'Battlefront II' Is Good (Ep. 62)

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion discuss the recent releases of several high-profile Switch ports, what t... Read more

17 Nov 2017

1hr 7mins

Ranked #20

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'NBA 2K' Player Ratings and the Rise and Fall of 'Backyard Baseball' (Ep. 56)

'NBA 2K' Player Ratings and the Rise and Fall of 'Backyard Baseball' (Ep. 56)

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion talk about Ben's video game bachelor party, how 'GoldenEye 007' has aged... Read more

13 Oct 2017

1hr 4mins

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