The Usual Spot Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-usual-spot Come hang out at the Usual Spot, your new faviorite spot for gaming news, discussion, critical analysis, and just general geek talk. Hosted by A&E staffer Zach Cimaglio, episodes can range in topics from upcoming releases, gaming-related internet content or movies, and possibly even guest stars, to keep things nice and fresh. © 2025 Zach Cimaglio c3423d68-9e56-5871-80ac-8034c2eed14c no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:10:59 -0800 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:11:14 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/QG-0HQrP0XvK7hX-wglY8Ai70kDz6rDxnMXMJxfKrZM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI0ODU3LzE2MzMz/NzQyODUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg The Usual Spot episodic Zach Cimaglio Come hang out at the Usual Spot, your new faviorite spot for gaming news, discussion, critical analysis, and just general geek talk. Hosted by A&E staffer Zach Cimaglio, episodes can range in topics from upcoming releases, gaming-related internet content or movies, and possibly even guest stars, to keep things nice and fresh. Come hang out at the Usual Spot, your new faviorite spot for gaming news, discussion, critical analysis, and just general geek talk. The State Hornet No No Pokémon “Brilliant Diamond” and “Shining Pearl” review: THE USUAL SPOT 6 6 Pokémon “Brilliant Diamond” and “Shining Pearl” review: THE USUAL SPOT full a99b1373-1430-4312-9af0-2db1cdace151 https://share.transistor.fm/s/148c98e0 Come hang out at “The Usual Spot,” from The State Hornet podcast network for gaming news, discussion, critical analysis and just general geek talk. 


Hosted by A&E staffer Zach Cimaglio, episodes can range in topics from upcoming releases to gaming-related internet content or movies. 


This week’s episode discusses the newest Pokémon games, “Brilliant Diamond” and “Shining Pearl,” both remakes of the DS games “Diamond” and “Pearl.” Zach gives his thoughts about the game so far and briefly discusses the potential future of the franchise as it stands now.


He covers the general divisiveness sparked by the game’s art style and his excitement for the upcoming “Pokémon Legends: Arceus”


Got an idea for an episode? Hit up @ZakarTheGreat on Twitter. Also check out his Twitch streams at ClockwerkAvenger.


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]]> Come hang out at “The Usual Spot,” from The State Hornet podcast network for gaming news, discussion, critical analysis and just general geek talk. 


Hosted by A&E staffer Zach Cimaglio, episodes can range in topics from upcoming releases to gaming-related internet content or movies. 


This week’s episode discusses the newest Pokémon games, “Brilliant Diamond” and “Shining Pearl,” both remakes of the DS games “Diamond” and “Pearl.” Zach gives his thoughts about the game so far and briefly discusses the potential future of the franchise as it stands now.


He covers the general divisiveness sparked by the game’s art style and his excitement for the upcoming “Pokémon Legends: Arceus”


Got an idea for an episode? Hit up @ZakarTheGreat on Twitter. Also check out his Twitch streams at ClockwerkAvenger.


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Intro: “Game Music” by DeepMusicEveryDay

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Outro: “Sunset Walker” by MokuseiNoMaguro

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]]> Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:38:13 -0800 Zach Cimaglio Zach Cimaglio 1454 This week’s episode discusses the newest Pokémon games, “Brilliant Diamond” and “Shining Pearl,” both remakes of the DS games “Diamond” and “Pearl.” Zach gives his thoughts about the game so far and briefly discusses the potential future of the franchise as it stands now. He covers the general divisiveness sparked by the game’s art style and his excitement for the upcoming “Pokémon Legends: Arceus” Got an idea for an episode? Hit up @ZakarTheGreat on Twitter. Also check out his Twitch streams at ClockwerkAvenger. Music licensed by Pixabay Intro: “Game Music” by DeepMusicEveryDay https://pixabay.com/music/video-games-game-music-7408/ Outro: “Sunset Walker” by MokuseiNoMaguro https://pixabay.com/music/synthwave-sunset-walker-7819/ This week’s episode discusses the newest Pokémon games, “Brilliant Diamond” and “Shining Pearl,” both remakes of the DS games “Diamond” and “Pearl.” Zach gives his thoughts about the game so far and briefly discusses the potential future of the franchise No Marvel video games universe (Part 2): THE USUAL SPOT 5 5 Marvel video games universe (Part 2): THE USUAL SPOT full 345255ec-43fd-4ed8-b455-d8d1a92b796e https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e71bab4 Come hang out at “The Usual Spot” from The State Hornet podcast network for gaming news, discussion, critical analysis and just general geek talk. 


Hosted by A&E staffer Zach Cimaglio, episodes can range in topics from upcoming releases to gaming-related internet content or movies. 


This week’s episode features special guest KSSU manager and news staffer Odin Rasco and concludes last episodes discussion about Marvel licensed video games and whether a MCU-style universe is feasible.


In part two we talk about the “Guardians of the Galaxy” game published by Square Enix and whether the writing and storytelling in these games is meant to appeal to a wider audience.


Got an idea for an episode? Hit up @ZakarTheGreat on Twitter. Also follow Odin on Twitter @OdinRasco.


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Intro: “Game Music” by DeepMusicEveryDay

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Outro: “Sunset Walker” by MokuseiNoMaguro

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]]> Come hang out at “The Usual Spot” from The State Hornet podcast network for gaming news, discussion, critical analysis and just general geek talk. 


Hosted by A&E staffer Zach Cimaglio, episodes can range in topics from upcoming releases to gaming-related internet content or movies. 


This week’s episode features special guest KSSU manager and news staffer Odin Rasco and concludes last episodes discussion about Marvel licensed video games and whether a MCU-style universe is feasible.


In part two we talk about the “Guardians of the Galaxy” game published by Square Enix and whether the writing and storytelling in these games is meant to appeal to a wider audience.


Got an idea for an episode? Hit up @ZakarTheGreat on Twitter. Also follow Odin on Twitter @OdinRasco.


Music licensed by Pixabay

Intro: “Game Music” by DeepMusicEveryDay

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Outro: “Sunset Walker” by MokuseiNoMaguro

https://pixabay.com/music/synthwave-sunset-walker-7819/

]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:39:31 -0800 Zach Cimaglio Zach Cimaglio 995 This week’s episode features special guest KSSU manager and news staffer Odin Rasco and concludes last episodes discussion about Marvel licensed video games and whether a MCU-style universe is feasible. In part two we talk about the “Guardians of the Galaxy” game published by Square Enix and whether the writing and storytelling in these games is meant to appeal to a wider audience. Got an idea for an episode? Hit up @ZakarTheGreat on Twitter. Also follow Odin on Twitter @OdinRasco. Music licensed by Pixabay Intro: “Game Music” by DeepMusicEveryDay https://pixabay.com/music/video-games-game-music-7408/ Outro: “Sunset Walker” by MokuseiNoMaguro https://pixabay.com/music/synthwave-sunset-walker-7819/ This week’s episode features special guest KSSU manager and news staffer Odin Rasco and concludes last episodes discussion about Marvel licensed video games and whether a MCU-style universe is feasible. In part two we talk about the “Guardians of the G No Marvel video games universe with Odin Rasco (Part 1): THE USUAL SPOT 4 4 Marvel video games universe with Odin Rasco (Part 1): THE USUAL SPOT full da6ba230-9a2f-49dc-a55f-337d6e18ff2f https://share.transistor.fm/s/db072a23 Come hang out at “The Usual Spot,” from The State Hornet podcast network for gaming news, discussion, critical analysis and just general geek talk. 


Hosted by A&E staffer Zach Cimaglio, episodes can range in topics from upcoming releases to gaming-related internet content or movies. 


This week’s episode features a special guest, KSSU manager and news staffer Odin Rasco, and serves as a summative review and analysis of the current run of Marvel licensed video games and whether they could be made into an MCU-style universe. 


In part one we cap things off with a discussion about the two recent “Spider-Man” games and the critically panned “Avengers” video game released by Square Enix.


Got an idea for an episode? Hit up @ZakarTheGreat on Twitter.


Music licensed by Pixabay

Intro: “Game Music” by DeepMusicEveryDay

https://pixabay.com/music/video-games-game-music-7408/


Outro: “Sunset Walker” by MokuseiNoMaguro

https://pixabay.com/music/synthwave-sunset-walker-7819/

]]> Come hang out at “The Usual Spot,” from The State Hornet podcast network for gaming news, discussion, critical analysis and just general geek talk. 


Hosted by A&E staffer Zach Cimaglio, episodes can range in topics from upcoming releases to gaming-related internet content or movies. 


This week’s episode features a special guest, KSSU manager and news staffer Odin Rasco, and serves as a summative review and analysis of the current run of Marvel licensed video games and whether they could be made into an MCU-style universe. 


In part one we cap things off with a discussion about the two recent “Spider-Man” games and the critically panned “Avengers” video game released by Square Enix.


Got an idea for an episode? Hit up @ZakarTheGreat on Twitter.


Music licensed by Pixabay

Intro: “Game Music” by DeepMusicEveryDay

https://pixabay.com/music/video-games-game-music-7408/


Outro: “Sunset Walker” by MokuseiNoMaguro

https://pixabay.com/music/synthwave-sunset-walker-7819/

]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2021 10:05:34 -0800 Zach Cimaglio Zach Cimaglio 1180 This week’s episode features a special guest, KSSU manager and news staffer Odin Rasco, and serves as a summative review and analysis of the current run of Marvel licensed video games and whether they could be made into an MCU-style universe. In part one we cap things off with a discussion about the two recent “Spider-Man” games and the critically panned “Avengers” video game released by Square Enix. Got an idea for an episode? Hit up @ZakarTheGreat on Twitter. Music licensed by Pixabay Intro: “Game Music” by DeepMusicEveryDay https://pixabay.com/music/video-games-game-music-7408/ Outro: “Sunset Walker” by MokuseiNoMaguro https://pixabay.com/music/synthwave-sunset-walker-7819/ This week’s episode features a special guest, KSSU manager and news staffer Odin Rasco, and serves as a summative review and analysis of the current run of Marvel licensed video games and whether they could be made into an MCU-style universe. In part No “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” DLC and the plague of unfinished games: THE USUAL SPOT 3 3 “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” DLC and the plague of unfinished games: THE USUAL SPOT full 82fa4743-d9ed-4896-8fdf-7e1a3141df27 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8155f7fc Come hang out at “The Usual Spot,” from The State Hornet podcast network, for gaming news, discussion, critical analysis and just general geek talk. 


Hosted by A&E staffer Zach Cimaglio, episodes can range in topics from upcoming releases, gaming-related internet content or movies and possibly even guest stars to keep things nice and fresh. 


This week’s episode covers everything you need to know about the new “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” DLC, and Zach’s mixed opinions about it, which leads into his overall view of Nintendo as a company and their tendency to release “beta” products at full price. 


Discussions go deeper into the ethics of charging a monthly fee for 20-year-old games without much real improvement to warrant the price, as well as Nintendo’s refusal to lower the price on games that have been out for several years already.


Got an idea for an episode? Hit up @ZakarTheGreat on Twitter.  


Music licensed by Pixabay

Intro: “Game Music” by DeepMusicEveryDay

https://pixabay.com/music/video-games-game-music-7408/


Outro: “Sunset Walker” by MokuseiNoMaguro

https://pixabay.com/music/synthwave-sunset-walker-7819/

]]> Come hang out at “The Usual Spot,” from The State Hornet podcast network, for gaming news, discussion, critical analysis and just general geek talk. 


Hosted by A&E staffer Zach Cimaglio, episodes can range in topics from upcoming releases, gaming-related internet content or movies and possibly even guest stars to keep things nice and fresh. 


This week’s episode covers everything you need to know about the new “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” DLC, and Zach’s mixed opinions about it, which leads into his overall view of Nintendo as a company and their tendency to release “beta” products at full price. 


Discussions go deeper into the ethics of charging a monthly fee for 20-year-old games without much real improvement to warrant the price, as well as Nintendo’s refusal to lower the price on games that have been out for several years already.


Got an idea for an episode? Hit up @ZakarTheGreat on Twitter.  


Music licensed by Pixabay

Intro: “Game Music” by DeepMusicEveryDay

https://pixabay.com/music/video-games-game-music-7408/


Outro: “Sunset Walker” by MokuseiNoMaguro

https://pixabay.com/music/synthwave-sunset-walker-7819/

]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2021 22:10:36 -0700 Zach Cimaglio Zach Cimaglio 1342 This week’s episode covers everything you need to know about the new “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” DLC, and Zach’s mixed opinions about it, which leads into his overall view of Nintendo as a company and their tendency to release “beta” products at full price. Discussions go deeper into the ethics of charging a monthly fee for 20-year-old games without much real improvement to warrant the price, as well as Nintendo’s refusal to lower the price on games that have been out for several years already. Got an idea for an episode? Hit up @ZakarTheGreat on Twitter. This week’s episode covers everything you need to know about the new “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” DLC, and Zach’s mixed opinions about it, which leads into his overall view of Nintendo as a company and their tendency to release “beta” products at full No Resident Evil, video game movies and Sora in Smash: THE USUAL SPOT 2 2 Resident Evil, video game movies and Sora in Smash: THE USUAL SPOT full 5c1702a5-aac8-4b92-af51-46f9f1c91c7c https://share.transistor.fm/s/4007b816 Come hang out at “The Usual Spot,” the newest addition to The State Hornet podcast network, for gaming news, discussion, critical analysis and just general geek talk. 


Hosted by A&E staffer Zach Cimaglio, episodes can range in topics from upcoming releases, gaming-related internet content or movies and possibly even guest stars to keep things nice and fresh. 


This week’s episode discusses the upcoming “Resident Evil” film adaptation, specifically how it seems to be adapting both of the original two games at the same time with a huge amount of references to them in the trailer alone, though the plot leaves a lot of room for potential mistakes.


Zach hopes it doesn’t pan out too badly. 


Also in the episode is some discussion about the newest and final Smash Bros. fighter, Sora! 


He’s been a long time coming, but he’s finally here with nostalgic alternate skins and a moveset just like the original games. 


Got an idea for an episode? Hit up @ZakarTheGreat on Twitter. I’d love to hear from you. 


Music licensed by Pixabay

Intro: “Game Music” by DeepMusicEveryDay

https://pixabay.com/music/video-games-game-music-7408/


Outro: “Sunset Walker” by MokuseiNoMaguro

https://pixabay.com/music/synthwave-sunset-walker-7819/

]]> Come hang out at “The Usual Spot,” the newest addition to The State Hornet podcast network, for gaming news, discussion, critical analysis and just general geek talk. 


Hosted by A&E staffer Zach Cimaglio, episodes can range in topics from upcoming releases, gaming-related internet content or movies and possibly even guest stars to keep things nice and fresh. 


This week’s episode discusses the upcoming “Resident Evil” film adaptation, specifically how it seems to be adapting both of the original two games at the same time with a huge amount of references to them in the trailer alone, though the plot leaves a lot of room for potential mistakes.


Zach hopes it doesn’t pan out too badly. 


Also in the episode is some discussion about the newest and final Smash Bros. fighter, Sora! 


He’s been a long time coming, but he’s finally here with nostalgic alternate skins and a moveset just like the original games. 


Got an idea for an episode? Hit up @ZakarTheGreat on Twitter. I’d love to hear from you. 


Music licensed by Pixabay

Intro: “Game Music” by DeepMusicEveryDay

https://pixabay.com/music/video-games-game-music-7408/


Outro: “Sunset Walker” by MokuseiNoMaguro

https://pixabay.com/music/synthwave-sunset-walker-7819/

]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:48:45 -0700 Zach Cimaglio Zach Cimaglio 1264 Come hang out at “The Usual Spot,” the newest addition to The State Hornet podcast network, for gaming news, discussion, critical analysis and just general geek talk. Hosted by A&E staffer Zach Cimaglio, episodes can range in topics from upcoming releases, gaming-related internet content or movies and possibly even guest stars to keep things nice and fresh. This week’s episode discusses the upcoming “Resident Evil” film adaptation, specifically how it seems to be adapting both of the original two games at the same time with a huge amount of references to them in the trailer alone, though the plot leaves a lot of room for potential mistakes. Zach hopes it doesn’t pan out too badly. Also in the episode is some discussion about the newest and final Smash Bros. fighter, Sora! He’s been a long time coming, but he’s finally here with nostalgic alternate skins and a moveset just like the original games. Come hang out at “The Usual Spot,” the newest addition to The State Hornet podcast network, for gaming news, discussion, critical analysis and just general geek talk. Hosted by A&E staffer Zach Cimaglio, episodes can range in topics from upcoming No Nintendo Direct—Kirby, Metroid, and the Mario Movie: THE USUAL SPOT 1 1 Nintendo Direct—Kirby, Metroid, and the Mario Movie: THE USUAL SPOT full 7aea10dd-6ce8-4f50-85e6-21c227af4d5e https://share.transistor.fm/s/c16c74e2 Come hang out at The Usual Spot, the newest addition to The State Hornet podcast network, for gaming news, discussion, critical analysis and just general geek talk. 


Hosted by A&E staffer Zach Cimaglio, episodes can range in topics from upcoming releases, gaming-related internet content or movies and possibly even guest stars to keep things nice and fresh. 


This debut episode talks about everything that was showcased at the latest Nintendo Direct presentation from Sept. 23,the good, the bad, and the somewhat confusing.


Got an idea for an episode? Hit up @ZakarTheGreat on Twitter. I’d love to hear from you. 


Music licensed by Pixabay

Intro: “Game Music” by DeepMusicEveryDay

https://pixabay.com/music/video-games-game-music-7408/


Outro: “Sunset Walker” by MokuseiNoMaguro

https://pixabay.com/music/synthwave-sunset-walker-7819/

]]> Come hang out at The Usual Spot, the newest addition to The State Hornet podcast network, for gaming news, discussion, critical analysis and just general geek talk. 


Hosted by A&E staffer Zach Cimaglio, episodes can range in topics from upcoming releases, gaming-related internet content or movies and possibly even guest stars to keep things nice and fresh. 


This debut episode talks about everything that was showcased at the latest Nintendo Direct presentation from Sept. 23,the good, the bad, and the somewhat confusing.


Got an idea for an episode? Hit up @ZakarTheGreat on Twitter. I’d love to hear from you. 


Music licensed by Pixabay

Intro: “Game Music” by DeepMusicEveryDay

https://pixabay.com/music/video-games-game-music-7408/


Outro: “Sunset Walker” by MokuseiNoMaguro

https://pixabay.com/music/synthwave-sunset-walker-7819/

]]> Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:08:25 -0700 Zach Cimaglio Zach Cimaglio 2045 Come hang out at The Usual Spot, the newest addition to The State Hornet podcast network, for gaming news, discussion, critical analysis and just general geek talk. Hosted by A&E staffer Zach Cimaglio, episodes can range in topics from upcoming releases, gaming-related internet content or movies and possibly even guest stars to keep things nice and fresh. This debut episode talks about everything that was showcased at the latest Nintendo Direct presentation from Sept. 23,the good, the bad, and the somewhat confusing. Come hang out at The Usual Spot, the newest addition to The State Hornet podcast network, for gaming news, discussion, critical analysis and just general geek talk. Hosted by A&E staffer Zach Cimaglio, episodes can range in topics from upcoming re No