The D-Pad
Hello and welcome to the D-Pad! We are part time gamers and bi-part time podcasters. We love video games, fighting games and RPG’s are our specialties but that doesn’t stop us from discussing anything from the smallest indies to the biggest triple A’s. So come on in take a seat, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy the show!
Episodes
40 episodes
GAME OF THE YEAR 2023!
The boys are back! And here with their longest episode yet. They discuss the games they loved and played this year. It all culminates with the golden D being awarded to the best game of 2023. Strap in grab some popcorn and enjoy the show.
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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2:31:33
If Mom Is Gone, Gore Is On (Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake 2, Alien Hominid Invasion, Balatro)
It’s a big one! The boys played a lot of games the past couple of weeks and are here to talk about it. Can nostalgia win out in Alien Hominid Invasion? Or is it just a disappointing roguelike? Every finally played Balatro and spoiler so should ...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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1:07:54
Halloween Spooktacular (in November) ft:(Resident Evil 4, Little Nightmares 2, Spider-Man 2)
The boys get spooky. We’re talking survival horror, our littlest if nightmares, and our spidertacular costumes.
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:07:53
Not Lubricant (Assassins Creed Mirage, Armored Core 6, Sea Of Thieves, Titan Fall 2)
We get sneaky this episode as we discuss the latest Assassins Creed and figure what makes a good Assassins Creed game. Conner gives his final thoughts on Armored Core 6 and we discuss being morality in video games. Braiden takes us on a high se...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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1:20:19
Flirtatious Cats (Monster Hunter Movie, Moonstone Island, Balatro)
The D Boys are back with another episode. Conner gives all his thoughts and feelings about the Monster Hunter movie, and Matt talks about farming, monster collecting and deck building and just how well those genres blend together in Moons...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:36:21
Sack On A Stick (FT. Starfield, Armored Core VI)
Hello and welcome to the episode description. The boys are back and joined by occasional guest Braiden. They talk about the joy and fun of Armored Core VI. And Matt and Braiden give their final verdict on Starfield. Is it as masterpiece or just...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:16:57
Chill Adventures GX (Starfield, Sea of Stars, Opus Magnum, F-Zero GX, BG3)
Well the D-padders are back and this week they are talking about the buttload of RPG's released these past couple of weeks. Matt goes in depth on Sea of Stars and his early impressions of Starfield. He also catches us up on the Ballad of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:33:32
Short Guy, Long Guy (ft. Evo, Baldur's Gate 3)
The Baldur's Gate 3 episode. We went all out and our producer and co-host Conner really went all out on this episode and its the best production we've had to date! It's amazing and I appreciate the work he put in to it and for letting me talk w...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:35:42
Lets Take It To The Streets (FT. Street Fighter 6, Baldur's Gate 3)
The Fellas talk about their Street Fighter 6 progress, and Matt gives his early impressions of Baldur's Gate 3. Spoiler there hasn't been any bear sex... yet.
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:19:26
Video Games Are Getting Horny (Street Fighter 6, The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante, Elden Ring)
Strap in and hold onto your butts! This is the best episode of The D-pad. We are talking RPG's and why conner struggles to get into them. Braiden and Matt get in touch with their feelings and cry over the end of FFXVI. Is Assassi...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:17:57
Conner's Retro Video Game Corner! (Ft: Kirby Pinball Land, Street Fighter 6, Final Fantasy XVI)
Please forgive the echo in the audio in the beginning. Conner forgot to turn off his desktop audio. This week the boys sit down to discuss Conner's absence. He fills us in on his adventures before Matt and Braiden get into Final Fa...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:26:38
Who's That Chocobo?!? (Final Fantasy 16, Starfield)
The boys are back and this time things are gonna get dark. They're talking Final Fantasy 16 demo! And they even get into a little discussion on what they are most excited and worried about with Starfield.
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:05:51
We shed our tears of the kingdom
Join us today and forever as we talk about The Legend of Zelda Tears of The Kingdom. Nintendo’s greatest game ever? You will have to listen to find out.
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:30:43
Kenneth Spanky (Ft. Street fight 6, Open world design)
A new challenger approaches and his name is Kenneth Sanky, he's got long arms and phat ass.The boys talk about the street fighter 6 demoand open the floor to talk about open world game design. What we like and how it can be better.&nb...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:16:22
Something Somebody Said (Ghost of tsushima, dredge, evo)
WE ARE BACK BABAY! Conner returns from Japan and regals us with his legendary journey. Braiden Dredges up some fish Matt goes on his own journey to a the island of Tsushima.
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:01:58
Hot Take Video Games Are Good ft (Hi-Fi Rush, Gris, What The Golf, 3DS recs)
Welcome to our music podcast where we talk about all things music related…. Oh wait we are a video game podcast what the heck? The boys are back at it with the usual fighting game bullshit. But this time they’ve brought their friends Hi-Fi Rush...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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57:49
Assless Chaps (ft. Fire Emblem Engage, Final Fantasy XVI)
We list our top five sexiest video game cowboys.Spoilers for the coolest moment in Fire Emblem Engage.Final Fantasy XVI previews
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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58:34
Dragon Quest XI Steelbook Case (ft. The messenger, KoFXV, Fire Emblem Engage,)
The D-pad lads are back with a little spoiler discussion about The Messenger. We debate a better term for games, and we do our usual Fighting Game Talk! They sprinkle in a little but more about FEE and do a little anime manga talk. It's a good ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:19:15
S2:6 Terry Bogard From Smash: (ft: sea of stars, KoFXV, the messenger)
The boys are back! They talk about KoFXV and all the cool things you can do in it. Sea of Stars takes Matt's heart and doesn't let go.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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59:52
Nintendo Direct! S2:5
We talk about all the games announced at the nintendo driect including a few shadow drops and some surprise emulators!
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:04:31
S2:4 Mom and Dad are Fighting!? Persona 3, God of War
Braiden joins us to talk about god of war ragnarok. And Conner and Matt talk about Persona 3 Portable! The newest re-release of a re-release! We talk about whats good bad and ugly. We talk strategy with our brief discussion of Fire Emblem...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:05:13
We get engaged! Fire Emblem Engage S2:3
Fire Emblem Engage just came out and we've spent a few days with it. We talk about the ins and outs of the game, our history with the series and finally we decide if we'll say yes to Fire Emblems proposal. Spoiler in the title.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:31:22
Building A Fight Stick S2:2
A new challenger approaches! It's Braiden! He's back baby! To talk about getting a PS5 and how he feels about the newest console from Sony. We also talk about fighting games and why they matter. Conner talks about Castlevania and it's wonderful...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:07:21
Another Into the Aether reference S2:1
New Year New Us! Hello, and welcome to season 2! Where we pivot to a fighting games only podcast! Or do we??? I guess you'll just have to join us this week to find out! We also discuss our new year gaming resolutions. Can we accomplish...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:07:20