117 Gaming Squadron

Leveling Up the Vibes – A Deep Dive into Video Game Soundtracks (with Brian from Retrotopia)

Episode 17 - In this episode of the 117th Gaming Squadron podcast, I’m joined by a special guest—Brian, co-host of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. Together, we dive into the world of video game soundtracks: why they matter, how they shape our gaming experiences, and we each share some of our all-time favorites. Of course, it wouldn’t be an episode without a beer review! Brian brought something new to the table—literally. Tune in to find out what brew he shared and our first impressions. Also, be sure to check out Brian over at Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. You can find him on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), and pretty much any social media platform out there. Give his show a listen and a follow—it’s definitely worth your time! 🎮 Follow Me on Twitch! Catch me live on Twitch at 117GamingSquadron (all one word) as I play through the games we’ll be talking about in upcoming episodes. Whether I’m rage-quitting, roasting the game, or just having a blast, it’s always a good time. Drop in, hit that Follow button, and join the chat—I’d love to have you there! 📬 Get in Touch! Thanks for tuning in! Got thoughts on this episode’s game, suggestions for what to play next, or just want to say hey? Shoot me an email at 117gamingsquadron@gmail.com—I’d love to hear from you!

From Tucson to Treasure: The Discovery of Panzer Dragoon Saga

Episode 16 - Welcome to another exciting episode! This time, I’m sharing a story rather than a discussion. While visiting my father-in-law in Tucson, AZ, I stumbled upon a true gaming treasure—Panzer Dragoon Saga. In this episode, I’ll take you through how I found it and why this legendary title is considered a holy grail among video game collectors. Follow Me on Twitch! Join me on Twitch at 117GamingSquadron (all one word) to watch me play through the games I’ll be discussing in future episodes. Whether I’m rage-quitting, getting frustrated, or just having fun roasting the game, it’s always a good time. Stop by, hit follow, and jump into the chat! Get in Touch! Thanks for listening to the podcast! If you’d like to reach out, you can email me at 117gamingsquadron@gmail.com. Send your thoughts, game suggestions, opinions on this episode’s game, or just say hi—I’d love to hear from you!

Recap of 2024 with Richard

Episode 15 - Welcome to another exciting episode. This episode Richard and I get together to talk about 2024 and what our thoughts were on the video games that were released and even about the industry. We also discuss a little bit about The Game Awards and the Game of the Year. We even dabble a little bit on upcoming games for 2025 were excited for. In this episode we did not do a beer review. We recorded this episode at 11 AM on a Sunday and both of us were still working on our coffee. Next episode there will be a beer review. Follow me on Twitch! Look for 117GamingSquadron (all one word) and you can watch me play through games that I will talk about in future episodes. You can also watch me rage quit, get angry or just make fun of the game while I experience it. So stop on by, follow and join me in the chat for some fun! Thank you for listening to my podcast and if you would like to contact me you can at 117gamingsquadron@gmail.com. Send me your thoughts, game suggestions, opinions on the game for this episode or just want to say hi.

Meeting Master Chief: A TORG Gaming Expo Recap

Episode 14 - Welcome to another exciting episode. This episode I talk about how I went to Torg Gaming Expo in Columbus, OH to meet the voice actors for Halo. I got to meet Master Chief, Cortana, 343 Guilty Spark and the multiplayer announcer. I also went around the expo and explored all the vendors to which I picked up a couple of games I was looking for. The vendors were 80% video games and there must of been over 100. Plenty to see and buy. I also review a new beer from War Pigs Brewing called Blinding Light Show. - brewed with orange and lemon peels. It is a hazy and it weighed in at 7.5% ABV. This is my first time trying it since it came in a multipack from War Pigs. So listen in to see if this is a good beer that I will get again or a one time try. Follow me on Twitch! Look for 117GamingSquadron (all one word) and you can watch me play through games that I will talk about in future episodes. You can also watch me rage quit, get angry or just make fun of the game while I experience it. So stop on by, follow and join me in the chat for some fun! Thank you for listening to my podcast and if you would like to contact me you can at 117gamingsquadron@gmail.com. Send me your thoughts, game suggestions, opinions on the game for this episode or just want to say hi.

The Dawn of Halo Studios – What This Means for the Future of Halo

Episode 13 - Welcome to the latest episode. It was a very surprising weekend if you watched the Halo World Championship and saw the ViDoc video at the very end of the tournament with the head of 343 making an appearance. Now 343 Industries is Halo Studios. In this episode I talk about how I feel this will be a good thing for the Halo franchise and also why the studio name change, the changing of the engine to Unreal Engine 5 and also the future of Halo. I also try out a new beer from New Belgium Hoppy 12 Pack. It is the Electric Thunderclap IPA. This beer is probably just a limited one they sell in their Hoppy variety pack. Is this a beer I will enjoy or just have a one and done? Follow me on Twitch! Look for 117GamingSquadron (all one word) and you can watch me play through games that I will talk about in future episodes. You can also watch me rage quit, get angry or just make fun of the game while I experience it. So stop on by, follow and join me in the chat for some fun! Thank you for listening to my podcast and if you would like to contact me you can at 117gamingsquadron@gmail.com. Send me your thoughts, game suggestions, opinions on the game for this episode or just want to say hi.