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BreakmanX (AKA Matthew Nyquist) founded BreakmanX.com in 2001 after having small video game websites since around 1996. Things really took off in September of 2002 when he started The Game Show with Richie. BreakmanX.com quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers as the crew covered major industry events and interviewed top industry talent. Break later went to the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts to get his MFA in Film and TV Production. He worked in Hollywood for seven years with people like Fred Roos (The Godfather Trilogy, Star Wars) and Dane Davis (The Matrix). He's now gone full circle and returned to Kansas to write and direct a feature film (EyesOpenMovie.com), relaunch The Game Show (BreakmanX.com), and spend his day time hours as an tenured Associate Professor.

Join The Game Show crew as we talk about our favorite winter games or games that remind us of winter! ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013), Jack Burt0n (2003 – 2005), and Maul (2006 – 2012) joined with fresh…

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Join The Game Show crew as we talk about our Movie and TV Video Game Adaptations, and vice-versa! ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013), Jack Burt0n (2003 – 2005), and Maul (2006 – 2012) joined with fresh blood Logan…

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Join The Game Show crew as we talk about our favorite horror games after Sony used the Spider-Man font on their PlayStation logo! ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013), Jack Burt0n (2003 – 2005), and Maul (2006 – 2012)…

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Join Ivy Sunderji and The Game Show crew as we talk about screenwriting, movies, evidential mediumship, and some retro videogames! ►VY SUNDERJI is a TV writer and producer whose staffing work (credited as Ivy Mariel Pruss) includes Delilah and five seasons on Greenleaf, a 2020 NAACP Image Award winner for Best Drama Series. She graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College and earned an MFA in Writing for Screen and Television from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, where she later returned to teach in the same department as a professor. In addition to her creative and teaching careers, Ivy has unique…

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Join The Game Show crew as we talk about our favorite horror games before Sony used the Spider-Man font on their PlayStation logo! ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013), Jack Burt0n (2003 – 2005), and Maul (2006 – 2012)…

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Join The Game Show crew as we talk about our favorite games to do couch co-op! ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013), Jack Burt0n (2003 – 2005), and Maul (2006 – 2012) joined with fresh blood Logan and Darria…

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Join The Game Show crew as we talk about our favorite video game mechanics! ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013), Jack Burt0n (2003 – 2005), and Maul (2006 – 2012) joined with fresh blood Logan and Darria as the…

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Join The Game Show crew as we talk about our favorite video game characters! ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013), Jack Burt0n (2003 – 2005), and Maul (2006 – 2012) joined with fresh blood Logan and Darria as the…

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Join Epos Vox , Stream Professor, master of  Lost Saves, and The Game Show crew as we talk video games, tech, art, and probably some CRTs! ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013), Jack Burt0n (2003 – 2005), and Maul (2006 –…

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Join The Game Show crew as we talk our favorite sports games! Sports is used a bit liberally here. ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013), Jack Burt0n (2003 – 2005), and Maul (2006 – 2012) joined with fresh blood…

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Join The Game Show crew as we talk our favorite video game stories! ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013), Jack Burt0n (2003 – 2005), and Maul (2006 – 2012) joined with fresh blood Logan and Darria as the crew…

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Join The Game Show crew as we talk about Battlefield, Jedi Knight, Phantasy Star Online, and our favorite online multiplayer experiences. ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013), Jack Burt0n (2003 – 2005), and Maul (2006 – 2012) joined with…

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Join Ace9921  and The Game Show crew as we talk about MiSTer, Genesis audio, building PCs, refurbing and maxing out old computers, retro PCs, and hardware mods in general. ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013), Jack Burt0n (2003 –…

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Join The Game Show crew as we talk about Nintendo Games from the last ten years! How’s Miyamoto and crew’s recent work? ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013), Jack Burt0n (2003 – 2005), and Maul (2006 – 2012) joined…

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Join The Game Show crew as we talk about the games that surprised us! Were they better, worse, or different than we thought? ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013), Jack Burt0n (2003 – 2005), and Maul (2006 – 2012)…

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Join inubass and The Game Show crew as we talk about video game development, japanese video games, and games in general! ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013), Jack Burt0n (2003 – 2005), and Maul (2006 – 2012) joined with…

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The Game Show crew as we talk about chiptunes, orchestrations, and all flavors of video game music. ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013), Jack Burt0n (2003 – 2005), and Maul (2006 – 2012) joined with fresh blood Logan and…

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Note: Temporarily taken down due to copyright issues with the Rock Band songs. Join The Game Show crew as we play games and chill! The first time we’ve done this since 2008! ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and create d a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013),…

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Join HPRshredder and The Game Show crew as we talk the Famicom, unappreciated NES games, and retrogaming goodness! ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013), Jack Burt0n (2003 – 2005), and Maul (2006 – 2012) joined with fresh blood Logan…

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Join Sarumaru and The Game Show crew as we talk the FX Unit Yuki, The Nyanja!, PC-Engine and retrogaming goodness! Check out the kickstarter for his new game ► The Nyanja!: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sarumaru/the-nyanja-a-new-ninja-cat-arcade-action-game?ref=project_tweet ► The fabulous FX Unit Yuki: https://www.fxunityuki.com ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts…

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Join BreakmanX, Jack Burt0n, Maul, Logan, Darria, and Jess as we talk the Switch 2 and Summer Game Fest. ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013), Jack Burt0n (2003 – 2005), and Maul (2006 – 2012) joined with fresh blood…

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Join Ethan from v100, BreakmanX, Jack Burt0n, Maul, Logan, Darria, and Jess as we talk about games, movies, and music. Ethan spends most of his time interviewing and photographing famous rock stars. ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013), Jack…

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Joe from Game Sack is host of one of the most beloved retro gaming channels on YouTube, with more than 318,000 subscribers, joins The Game Show to talk about building a show that’s run for over a decade. Joe recounts how Game Sack started 14 years ago when he and his collaborator Dave, both regulars on video game forums, decided to throw together a YouTube show around their shared love of games and just kept going, settling into the every-other-Sunday release schedule fans know today. He opens up about his console collections, noting his Genesis library is his largest with…

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Join BreakmanX, Jack Burt0n, Maul, Logan, and Darria as we talk to AdamBlue of @GundamExplained and @AdamBlue ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013), Jack Burt0n (2003 – 2005), and Maul (2006 – 2012) joined with fresh blood Logan and…

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Bob from RetroRGB hangs out with Break. Discover the magic behind one of the pillars of the retro gaming community! ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013), Jack Burt0n (2003 – 2005), and Maul (2006 – 2012) joined with fresh…

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Join BreakmanX, Jack Burt0n, Maul, Logan, and Darria as we walk you through the games that had ALL RIGHTS RESERVED! TM. ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013), Jack Burt0n (2003 – 2005), and Maul (2006 – 2012) joined with…

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Join BreakmanX, Jack Burt0n, Maul, Logan, and Darria as we walk you through the games that hold the most meaning for us! ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013), Jack Burt0n (2003 – 2005), and Maul (2006 – 2012) joined…

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Turn your videos into live streams with https://restream.io Join BreakmanX, Jack Burt0n, Maul, Logan, and Darria as we explore hidden gems! ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013), Jack Burt0n (2003 – 2005), and Maul (2006 – 2012) joined with…

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Special guest Leonard J. Paul joins BreakmanX, Jack Burt0n, Maul, Logan, and Darria as we talk video game music with a veteran! Leonard J. Paul is a Video Game Composer starting with the Genesis and SNES after having done work for companies like Electronic Arts, Backbone Entertainment, Radical Entertainment, moderngroove entertainment, Rockstar Vancouver and Black Box Games. He has worked on over twenty major game titles totalling over 6.4 million units sold since 1994, including award-winning AAA titles such as EA’s NBA Jam, NHL11, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2, NBA Live ’95 as well as the indie award-winning title…

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Join BreakmanX, Jack Burt0n, Maul, Logan, and Darria as we talk about the games that made us gamers! ► The Game Show began in 2002 and quickly developed a tight knit community of gamers, and interviewed top industry talent. Likely the first video game podcast, The Game Show ran for ten years where the team covered industry events and created a massive amount of content. The Game Show returns in 2025 after more than a decade with three hosts from the first run; BreakmanX (2002-2013), Jack Burt0n (2003 – 2005), and Maul (2006 – 2012) joined with fresh blood Logan…

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