Oct. 25, 2024

Spooktober Special with Video Game Showman Jacob McCourt!

Spooktober Special with Video Game Showman Jacob McCourt!

Welcome to The Gaming Duo Podcast, where friendships are built through gaming! Your hosts Rob and Kelvin are back with a special guest, Jacob McCourt—known as the Video Game Showman! Jacob is the trivia master you’ve seen at PAX West and East, and he’s a seasoned podcaster behind Left Behind Game Club, Crossplay Convos, and Cutscenes: A Video Game Podcast.

In this episode, we dive into Jacob’s journey in the gaming industry, from his love for video game trivia to how he got started in podcasting. He’s got some amazing stories to share!

Main Topic: Spooktober Favorites
In the spirit of Spooktober, we’re talking about our favorite horror games! Rob, Kelvin, and Jacob each reveal their top picks and why these games give them the creeps in the best way possible.

In the News:

  • The latest PS5 update—what’s new?
  • Monster Hunter Wilds Beta is dropping next week
  • New details on the upcoming game from Super Smash Bros. creator
  • Ubisoft layoffs hit the team behind Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
  • This week’s game releases: Sonic X Shadow Generations (80% on Metacritic) and Call of Duty (releasing Oct 25th)

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