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EPS 15 - The Playstation 2 Episode

   Sony gets a ton of love on this episode as we highlight some of our favorite titles on the reliable PS2; NFS: Hot Pursuit (2002), Jak X: Combat Racing (2005), and Midnight Club: Street Racing (2000). Just some of the titles we talk about on this iteration of your favorite gaming podcast. 

   Brandon drops the ball on a PS5, Blake's finance corner makes a debut, We name a SONY stock, and follow up on some present day games. Stay tuned on our fifteenth episode and learn significantly more about your two co-hosts of the Sticky Buttons Pod!

 

EPS 14 - SNES Classics On The Switch!

   Nintendo Switch Online had a slow start initially, but with the introduction of SNES Games, we've seen added value coming to the service which justifies the asking price. On the 14th Episode of this Season, Blake and Brandon flesh out experiences had on a few of these classic titles!

   Out of this game catalogue from the past, Brandon covers: Super Mario Kart (1992), Super Metroid (1994), and Starfox (1993). Blake covers: Super Mario Kart (1992), Super Mario World (1990-91), and Kirby's Dream Land 3 (1997). 

   Stay till the end to hear an update on Blake's Pokemon Journey!

EPS 13 - The 2021 Holiday Episode

Blake and Brandon kick off 2021 with an episode about the games they played over the holidays, Pokemon and Breath of the Wild.

Brandon and Blake also discussing savoring games they really enjoy and if they have ever put off finishing a game so they can come back to it.

EPS 12 - The GRIS Episode

Blake gives us an extensive review on GRIS published by Devolver digital and created by Nomada studios. 

*Correction In the beginning we say it is episode 13 when it is actually episode 12.*

The truth comes out! Brandon is not really prestige three in call of duty, he’s been playing too much multiplayer and zombies. Blake is away from his Xbox, all he can play with is his switch as he is on the road. Blake shares his solution to the infamous switch joycon drift. Brandon still doesn’t have a ps5 and gives his two cents about scalpers. Blake combines his PS2’s to make a PS4 sandwich! We talk about Super smash bros brawl and how to unlock new characters. We talk about some PS5 games we’re excited about! Listen to this episode it is sure to be a blast of fun to your eardrum. :)

 

- a link to the Podcast Blake was talking about

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/up-down-left-right/id1531685290?i=1000493127514

EPS 11- Nintendo November

In this episode of  - the last episode of Nintendo November - Blake and Brandon give their first takes on Call of Duty Black Ops.

Brandon and Blake also discuss censorship in games. Joy Cons and Zelda

We do talk about Game Stop but this was recorded on (11/18/2020) - yeah, this probably didn't age well. But we have discussed our thoughts on the Game Stop Stock situation in EPS 15 & 16 (which are coming soon!)

To send off Nintendo November we do a Nintendo Quiz!! Can you get a better score than Brandon?

- Thanks for listening Blake & Brandon

 

EPS 10 - The Cursed Episode

In this episode Blake and Brandon talk about Pokemon(big surprise) and EV training. 

This is technically and episode of Nintendo November so naturally Brandon talks about Minecraft and the Blake brings up the new Call of Duty Black Ops - Cold War.

Brandon and Blake speculate about Next Gen until Blake - Curses - this episode and the internet with I** M* G***....

Shortly after Brandon decides to abandon the Pod to download a game. The Blake and Brandon loose each other and their internet connection but not before discussing marriage as a viable option as a ploy to put the new PS5 on their registry.

Brandon talks about Dragon Quest and Blake explains the genre of Cyber Punk and Blake and Brandon talk about Ready Player One and how that world is eerily similar to our own right now.

Blake and Brandon speculate Next Gen some more and Blake jokingly becomes a business analyst for Sony(please don't make financial decisions because of that).

Make sure you listen to the end - there might be something special there.

- Many thanks Blake & Brandon

EPS 9 - Everything and a half

Welp... Blake and Brandon talk about just about everything in this episode.

In the second Nintendo November episode Brandon and Blake talk about Pokemon, Minecraft and VR.

Then Blake and Brandon talk about phones and how Blake needs to get that update so he doesn't get viruses. Brandon and Blake also discuss social media woes.

Apple arcade is briefly discussed before Brandon and Blake get sidetracked with Spiderman and then with next gen.

Blake talks about the indy game Everything by David OReilly and sacred geometry makes a brief appearance.

Blake recounts his tale of buying a pro controller that was sent to him in the security case... Suspicious 

Blake also talks about the game Vigor which is a new take on battle royal for the Xbox and Switch. (free to play)

If you want to play a drinking game for this episode, take a shot every time USBC is said. (good luck lol)

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- Thanks Blake and Brandon

EPS 8 - Florence +

Brandon and Blake talk about Florence!

Florence is an award winning mobile game that you can play along with us! It is available on pretty much every mobile platform for less than $3!

Blake and Brandon then discuss how their play through of Breath of the Wild is going.

Blake then relays a terrible NYC transit tale which ends with him happening upon a GameStop where he buys Pokemon Sword.

Brandon and Blake GUSH about Pokemon Sword.

Brandon then dictates this is THE FIRST EPISODE OF NINTENDO NOVEMBER!!(Where Blake and Brandon will talk about at least one Nintendo game for a month!)

- look we get it, its January of 2021 but still...

EPS 7 - A fresh breath of Tony Hawk

Brandon and Blake talk about the beginnings of Florence as a quick tease to next weeks episode!

Florence is an award winning mobile game that you can play along with us and we will be covering it next week!

Blake and Brandon then discussed their early impressions and takes on Breath of the Wild.

Then Blake talks about Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1+2 and Brandon gets hype about Down Hill Jam!

Blake and Brandon then discuss how microtransactions can ruin a game and Blake tries to convince Brandon to get Spell Break.

EPS 6 - Skyrim and Switches

Blake finally buys a switch! He recounts his story of getting one amidst the global pandemic. Brandon talks about his love for Skyrim.

Brandon and Blake discuss accessibility on gaming and decide to take on a mobile game so YOU Dear Listener can play along with us!

We talk about the dangers of addiction in gaming and time spent playing. If you are looking for resources to learn more, check out this podcast below where a gaming psychiatrist talks about mental health in gaming.

 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nchf8BegES4wdoYCoXPS9?si=RiwZV7UyQ8aaFg2xuRFazA