The annual Halloween episode is here! On this episode, The Kappa, Colonel Mustard, podcast newcomer Steve, and I discuss what we’ve been playing lately, including Cicadamata”, The Blood of Dawnwalker, many murder mystery games, and the latest in Star Wars … Continue reading AVoCADo GamesCast #124: The Shenanigans Clause
It’s as easy as 1-2-3! On the 123rd episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast, Jarathen and I sit down to talk about late-summer gaming showcases, edgy visual novels, farming sims, and chill co-op gaming. Thanks to The Kappa for editing! You … Continue reading AVoCADo GamesCast #123: Brutal!
Hey folks! We’re recording the next episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast on the evening (Eastern time) of Sunday, October 11th. It’s our annual Halloween episode, so we’ll be discussing our favourite video game sorcerers, witches, and warlocks. Since Skype has … Continue reading AVoCADo GamesCast-ing Call #124
It’s the AVoCADo GamesCast’s ten-year anniversary!!! That’s right, we’ve been at this for a decade. An entire decade of discussions, debates, and Randy Pitchford jokes. For our tenth anniversary, The Kappa and I decided to do a retrospective on some … Continue reading AVoCADo GamesCast #122: Ten Years!!!
Hey folks! We’re recording the next episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast this coming Friday, September 11th, at 8:45 PM Eastern. We’ll be discussing Gamescom and the recent PlayStation State of Play. If there’s a Nintendo Direct next week, we’ll also … Continue reading AVoCADo GamesCast-ing Call #123
The final Grand Slam of the year, the US Open, kicks off today at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Use this thread to talk about the tournament, discuss players’ strategies, and live-chat matches. Stuff to watch: For … Continue reading 2026 US Open Discussion Thread
The second big Geoff Keighley showcase of the year is set to stream today at 8 PM CEST / 2 PM EDT / 11 AM EDT, with a pre-show hosted by Kyle Bosman starting half an hour earlier. Tune in … Continue reading gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 Live-Chat
Summer Game Fest was nearly two months ago, but that doesn’t mean you can’t relive it with the AVoCADo GamesCast! Continue reading AVoCADo GamesCast #121: Frigidaire Kiryu
Annual weeklong charity speedrunning marathon Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) is back, raising money for Doctors Without Borders, from July 5th to July 12th. This year, the event is being held live in Minneapolis, but as usual it is also … Continue reading Summer Games Done Quick 2026
Now that we’re just past the halfway mark of 2026, it’s time to take stock of the creative works that came out in the first half of the year. Just like last year, I’ve made a space for the community … Continue reading The Worst Pop Culture of 2026 So Far
Tennis’s premier grass court tournament is back for another year. Last year’s champion, Iga Świątek, is seeded 3rd and is ready to turn around a disappointing year. But world #1 Aryna Sabalenka is hungry for her first Wimbledon title. On … Continue reading Wimbledon 2026 Discussion Thread
Hey folks! We’re recording the next episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast this weekend, on Sunday, June 14th. We’ll be discussing Summer Game Fest and all the associated showcases. For that reason, we’re seeking participants who tuned in to at least … Continue reading AVoCADo GamesCast-ing Call #121
In this edition of the AVoCADo GamesCast, Quinley Thorne is back from Atami, The Kappa is on Bungie Death Watch, and Merve attempts to shoot and solve puzzles at the same time. [Recorded April 26th, 2026] Continue reading AVoCADo GamesCast #120: Secret Chavs and Sweaty Sweats
Hello Guacs! Yet another summer of gaming showcases is upon us, all orbiting around Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest. It’s kind of like E3, except everyone just does sterile, highly-rehearsed digital presentations instead of elaborate stage shows that could yield … Continue reading Summer Game Fest 2026 Live-Chat Central
The 2026 French Open, popularly called “Roland-Garros” after the venue where it is held, has concluded its qualifying rounds, and its main draw is now underway. On the men’s side, wunderkind Carlos Alcaraz is the defending champion, but he’s out … Continue reading 2026 French Open Discussion Thread
In this thoroughly yassified episode, Merve and Bloomed Wings take on DLSS 5, modern TV tech, and Giovanni Ribisi’s career. They also discuss Path of Mystery: A Brush with Death, The Spirit Lift, Mario Tennis Fever, and Pokémon Pokopia. [Recorded March 22nd, 2026] Continue reading AVoCADo GamesCast #119: Invisible Tom Hanks
Hey folks! We’re recording the next episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast this weekend, on Sunday, April 26th. We don’t have a specific topic for this episode. The main focus will be what we’ve been playing lately. Since Skype has been … Continue reading AVoCADo GamesCast-ing Call #120
Romeo is a Dead Man is pretty rad. There are even comic panel-styled cutscenes à la Max Payne! Continue reading The Romeo is a Dead Man Night Thread (April 13th, 2026)
Hey folks! This is a very special episode! We interviewed Avocado regular Ben Ward, writer and designer on the recently-released Earth Must Die, about the design and creative process behind the game. We also chatted a lot about Avatar. For … Continue reading AVoCADo GamesCast #118: Upgrading Your Jockstrap
Hey folks! We’re recording the next episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast this weekend, on Sunday, March 22nd. We’ll spend a bit of time covering the Nvidia DLSS5 debacle, but the main focus of this episode will be what we’ve been … Continue reading AVoCADo GamesCast-ing Call #119
