In which Tom Senior, Marsh Davies and Jamie Brittain convene on a perfectly normal and entirely non-epoch defining night in early November 2024 to discuss God Of War: Ragnarök at length, as well as providing various witterings about trailers good, names bad, books read and John Wayne movies for some reason. At one point Jamie gleefully imagines Kra…

Exploring Steam Deck, Game Reviews, and Microsoft's Latest Tech drama 🔥 In This Week's Episode: we take a deep dive into the new OLED Steam Deck, sharing experiences and discussing game compatibility, performance, and accessories. We also cover Microsoft's Recall and snapshot features, scrutinizing their privacy implications. Additionally, we provi…

Tom S, Jamie and Marsh gather, like a drift of dead leaves, to discuss some seasonally spooky games: Alan Wake 2 and Mouthwashing. Also mentioned: Arco and Grunn. Painshill Park. The crystal grotto is closed on Mondays. Alan Wake 2 Remember Quantum Break? My sympathies. Garth Marenghi is a better writer than Alan Wake, and he’s meant to be awful. M…

Marsh, Jamie and Chris convene to navigate the bouncy balls of Peglin, the less bouncy but surprisingly solid shooty-bangs of Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2, before failing to enjoy UFO 50 as much as they probably should. Games Discussed: Peglin Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 UFO 50 Back Gold Teeth here! You can hang out with us and our community on o…

Jamie kindly permits Marsh to talk about Gold Teeth, the tabletop roleplaying game he’s Kickstarting, which is just an excuse to ramble at length about roleplaying games more broadly with excellent chums Jim Rossignol and Chris Lackey. Gold Teeth! It’s a game of piracy and occult horror! Strange Studies of Strange Stories – an excellent podcast tha…

In this exciting episode of Crowbar Kernel Panic, the tech, gaming, and Linux podcast, the hosts share amusing and thought-provoking stories from their hiatus, including visits to ranches and cabins. They delve into indie game development, examining the line between homage and copying through game cloning case studies. The episode also updates list…

Chris, Jamie and Marsh return to explain where the hell they’ve been, before launching into discussions of effervescent pie-em-up comedy game Thank Goodness You’re Here, following that with some entirely unbiased discussion of glorious turn based tactics game Tactical Breach Wizards. We also discuss cosmetic etiquette in the grimdark future hellwar…

In this episode of Crowbar Kernel Panic, the podcast at the intersection of Linux and gaming, the hosts discuss several interesting topics. They cover a range of boomer MMO news, including updates on Turtle WoW's potential Unreal Engine integration, EverQuest 2's new origin server, and Palia's acquisition by Daybreak Games. They also touch on the S…

Jamie and Marsh reel from Microsoft’s latest layoffs, mismanage time in Hades 2, paddle in the uncanny, chlorinated waters of Pools, devour the bite-sized city-building triumphs of Against the Storm, and indulge their flaws in The Thaumaturge. The last lay offs of 2024. Thankfully there won’t be any more of those! Phew!! Nathan Brown’s Hit Points n…

Jamie and Alex show their cards in deck-builders Balatro and Cobalt Core (poker- and space-flavoured respectively), before descending into the chaotic, cavernous depths of Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor and finally wrangling Dead Red Redemption 2 into completion. Balatro Cobalt Core Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor Red Dead Redemption 2 You can hang out …

Welcome to Crowbar Kernel Panic! In this episode, we dive into the latest updates and developments in the world of technology and gaming. First up, we explore the release of Ubuntu 24.04 and its implications for the Linux community. From new features to improved performance, discover what this latest version has in store for users. Next, we tackle …

🚀 Tech, Gaming, Linux—Oh My! 🎮🐧 Crowbar Kernel Panic - Ep. 48 Welcome back to Crowbar Kernel Panic, your go-to hub for all things tech, gaming, and Linux! In this pre-recorded episode, we're diving deep into the digital realm to bring you the latest insights and updates. Tune in as we unpack the week's hottest news, discuss home lab adventures, and…

Chris and Marsh discuss disappointing children’s entertainment, disappointing sales figures, anti-mnemonic naming choices, the rulebreaking delight of card game Balatro, the dishonourable cheeses of Honor Mode in Baldur’s Gate 3, and return once more to Night Country. AI wrote cheques that Willy Wonker simply could not cash. Immortals of Aveum may …

Welcome back to Crowbar Kernel Panic, where we delve deep into the tech trenches and emerge with the latest insights! 🚀 In this episode, join us as we navigate the thrilling world of keyboards, liquid cooling woes, and the fascinating frontier of virtual reality. Tune in for an exploration of the practicalities and potentials of VR for both gaming …

Jamie and Marsh discuss the latest seasons of Fargo and True Detective, two anthology shows about troubling crimes and the yet more troubled cops who investigate them. Fargo was originally a film by the Coen Brothers, and was adapted to TV by Noah Hawley, who is also known for the show Legion. Also mentioned: Happy Valley, a superb crime show of a …

Join Jamie and Chris as they join Past Jamie for a solo pod about train-sets and low-key terror in the demo deluge of Steam Next Fest. Then they return to the present, which is also now the past, to discuss smushing bugs in the name of Super Earth in Helldivers 2. All aboard the Jamie solo-pod! Choo choo! Brio Train Sets Rolling Line Tracks – The T…

Tom F joins Marsh to make the biggest sticks in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, become the stick in Pacific island adventure Tchia, stick to walls in Jusant and stick it to space pirates in timeloop deckbuilder Cobalt Core. Just forbidden enough: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is Tom’s game of 2023. Tactical Breach Wizards is Tom’s forthcoming game about…

Marsh and Chris celebrate the new year by poking the wound in our psychic gestalt. Also: are AI tools ethical? Yeah, we solve that one. 100%. Bosh. Done. Also also: space whale visual novel South Scrimshaw, team shooter The Finals, Robocop: Rogue City, mystery game This Bed We Made, Pentiment and Cocoon. Alex’s COVID-recovery blogpost. He wouldn’t …

Chris, Jamie and Marsh reminisce on the year that was, the teeth they lost, oceans they regret leaving, algorithms that have failed them and, very eventually, the games they played. Bold takes on Baldur’s Gate, Dave the Diver, Cult of the Lamb [sexy], Witchfire and Chants of Sennaar. Games of the year we give barely more than a namecheck to: Cocoon…

LinuxGaming #SteamDeck #GamingTech #LinuxPodcast Welcome to another riveting episode of Crowbar Kernel Panic, the premier podcast at the crossroads of Linux and gaming. In Episode 46, we're delving into the exciting world of the Steam Deck OLED. This episode is pre-recorded and will be available on YouTube, iTunes, and your favorite podcast apps. D…

Jamie and Marsh voyage into their deepest nightmare – a metatextual commentary on the subjective nature of storytelling – and shine a light on Alan Wake 2, then decide to incarcerate their dying, plaque-filled brains in the philosophical puzzle islands of The Talos Principle 2. Alan Wake 2 Twin Peaks: The Return The Simpson’s Steamed Hams sketch. T…

Welcome to Crowbar Kernel Panic, the Podcast at the intersection of Linux and Gaming! In this pre-recorded episode, we're diving into the latest tech news and discussing what we'd automate if we could. Whether you're listening on YouTube, iTunes, or your favorite podcast app, don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment to show your support. Join t…

Tom S and Jamie don spandex and fling themselves into the uncynical optimism of Spider-Man 2, recall Tom Hardy’s come-hither Mr Tumble, return to both an up-res’d and a remade Resident Evil 4, and finish with a snifter of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. You don’t want to find yourself in that kind of posse. It took every fibre of maturity and decency I p…

Tom S and Marsh switch their feet for tank tracks, and every other part of their body for bazookas, in Armored Core VI, suffer orb separation anxiety in Cocoon, enjoy to the janky return to Night City in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, and stab through Baghdad in Assassin’s Creed: Mirage. It’s the rockets you don’t shoot that matter in robot xenop…

Welcome to another episode of Crowbar Kernel Panic, the podcast at the exciting intersection of Linux, Gaming, and Game Development. In Episode 44, we dive deep into the latest developments in the gaming industry, particularly focusing on Unity's recent pricing changes and what they mean for game developers like you. This episode is pre-recorded an…

Tom F, Jamie and Marsh pause time to queue up their synchronised takes on peerless piratical stealth game, Shadow Gambit, enjoy the sights of Baldur’s Gate biggest Big Town, curtly dismiss Starfield, and triumphantly reinvade Stroggos in a revamped Quake 2. So, Unity absolutely shit the bed. Godot and GameMaker are also available. Shadow Gambit: Th…

Welcome to another exciting episode of Crowbar Kernel Panic, the ultimate podcast at the crossroads of Linux and gaming! In this Episode 43, we're diving deep into the world of Linux and gaming, bringing you the latest news, tech updates, and gaming insights. Join us on this journey as we explore the dynamic landscape of the Linux gaming community.…

🔥 Join us as we dissect the gripping tale of Linuxs Media Group's controversy, ignited by a video from Gamer's Nexus. But wait, that's just the beginning! 🎮 Level up your gaming world with exclusive news: Valve's move of offering refurbished Steam Decks at unbeatable discounted rates! 💸 And that's not all – discover how ProtonDB's feature now lets …

The show kicks off with an unexpected twist - a quick diversion into the world of Magic: The Gathering and The One Ring. Who said geeks can't have diverse interests? / Trackball Mania: It's time to take sides! Join the banter as our hosts engage in a friendly, yet passionate, discussion about the advantages of trackball mice versus the traditional …

Tom S, Jamie and Marsh roll up to Baldur’s Gate 3, a distressingly horny roleplaying masterpiece, discover the cancel culture of The Wonderful 101, and use demons like yo-yos in Astral Chain. Baldur’s Gate 3, a CRPG classic in the making, and one of the sluttiest games ever made D&D roleplay podcasts: The Adventure Zone, Dungeons and Daddies, Rude …