Elementary Gaming

Nate

English Leisure Video Games

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Episodes 26

Avg. Duration 36m

Activity Highly Active

Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (1)

Since Oct 2024

Latest Episode Feb 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Monthly

Format

Episodic

Consistency

39%

Hosting

anchor.fm

About This Podcast

A sometimes retro, sometimes modern, lighthearted video game review show where one guy talks through his experience playing a game from any generation. I'm especially fond of adventure games and JRPGs. Also- I like to discuss my entire experience, so spoiler warning for all games discussed! Follow on X: @ElementaryGPod Follow on GGapp.io to see what I'm playing: @ElementaryGaming key words: retro, retro gaming, video games, video game review, retrospective, Zelda, mega man, battle network, PS4, Wii, nostalgia, final fantasy, yakuza

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Recent Episodes

S1E26 #26: Mega Man Battle Network 2

Feb 28, 2026 38m

Nate discusses the wonder of Mega Man Battle Network 2 for the Game Boy Advance. It's almost perfect. He also fails to appreciate the modern art of a banana duct taped to a wall.

S1E25 #25: Ranking My 2025 in Games

Jan 26, 2026 44m

In this riveting episode, Nate talks about all of the games that he played through in 2025, another year of his life that he will never get back.

S1E25 #24: Yakuza 6

Jan 19, 2026 34m

Nate reviews Yakuza 6 for the PS4- the stunning finale to the Kiryu saga, and probably the best Yakuza game. He also contemplates the art of fine dining.

S1E23 #23: Final Fantasy V

Jan 02, 2026 36m

Nate reviews Final Fantasy 5, the Pixel Remaster version. It's the best one so far. He also searches for meaning in life itself.

S1E22 #22: Master Detective Archives: Rain Code

Nov 09, 2025 47m

Nate reviews Master Detective Archives: Rain Code. It's excellent. Kodaka does it again.Discussion of Big Spoilers begins at 29:30.Danganronpa 3 spoiler mentioned at 31:00.

S1E21 #21: Banjo Kazooie

Oct 12, 2025 46m

"The game...is fun. If it's not fun, why bother?" -Reggie Fils-AiméWith this in mind, why bother with Banjo-Kazooie?

S1E20 #20: Ori and the Blind Forest + West of Loathing

Sep 27, 2025 25m

In this double-feature, Nate reviews two Nintendo Switch games: Ori and the Blind Forest, and West of Loathing. Ori is great and West is quite good. He also longs for the 2000s.

S1E19 #19: Mega Man Battle Network 1

Sep 21, 2025 38m

Nate reviews the 2001 Game Boy Advance game, Mega Man Battle Network 1, which establishes a great foundation for the series but is full of odd design choices. He also laments how many Pokémon there…

S1E18 #18: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Aug 18, 2025 28m

Nate reviews The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for the Nintendo Switch. He also reads the Sunday comics.

S1E17 #17: Star Ocean: First Departure R

Jul 06, 2025 34m

Nate reviews Star Ocean: First Departure R for the PS4, a remake of 1996's Star Ocean. It has a lot of good ideas that it doesn't fully deliver on. He also writes a bestselling novel.

S1E16 #16: Red Dead Redemption

Jun 14, 2025 34m

Nate reviews Red Dead Redemption 1, the 2010 classic. He also reads Infinite Jest, just for fun, and finds that about 80% of the book is unnecessary, but 20% of it is great.Note: When I said…

S1E15 #15: Wild Arms

May 25, 2025 39m

Nate reviews the seminal PS1 JRPG, Wild Arms. He also ranks all of the Simpsons couch gags from worst to best, based on humor and artistic value.

S1E14 #14: Mega Man Battle Network & Star Force

Apr 16, 2025 41m

In this episode of Elementary Gaming, Nate talks about two of his favorite game series of all time: Mega Man Battle Network for the Game Boy Advance, and Mega Man Star Force for the DS. He also…

S1E13 #13: Metroid Dread

Feb 19, 2025 34m

Nate reviews Metroid Dread, which is a really good Switch game that'll go down as a classic for the console. He also bakes some goods for the local bake sale.Note: At 27:20, I say that something is…

S1E12 #12: Super Mario Odyssey

Jan 27, 2025 38m

In this episode of Elementary Gaming, Nate reviews Super Mario Odyssey for the Nintendo Switch. It's a classic. He also realizes that every flavor of cheese is bad, except for colby jack and pepper…

S1E11 #11: Final Fantasy IV

Jan 20, 2025 21m

In this episode of Elementary Gaming, Nate reviews the pixel remaster version of Final Fantasy 4. He also remembers the Alamo, but then sadly forgets about it.

S1E10 #10: Ranking My 2024 in Games

Jan 09, 2025 37m

In this episode of Elementary Gaming, Nate ranks all of the games that he beat in 2024, none of which were actually released in 2024. I talk about more in the episode, but here are my top 10:10.…

S1E9 #9: Little Nightmares 1 & 2

Jan 02, 2025 28m

In this episode of Elementary Gaming, Nate reviews Little Nightmares 1 and 2 for the PS4. He also tries to read a textbook from cover-to-cover, but gets bored within the first few pages.

#8: The Rayman Series

Dec 15, 2024 42m

In this fascinating episode of Elementary Gaming, Nate reviews Rayman 1, 2, 3, Origins, and Legends. He also opens a trendy coffee shop where lattes cost $9, but they're premium quality, so it's okay.

#7: Resident Evil (2002)

Nov 28, 2024 51m

In this installment of Elementary Gaming, Nate reviews the 2002 remake of Resident Evil. He also attempts to tap dance, and is faced with immediate regret.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Elementary Gaming have?

Elementary Gaming has published 26 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Leisure, Video Games.

Is Elementary Gaming still active?

Elementary Gaming is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 36m.