Salt City Gamescast: A Video Game Podcast
Three friends get together and talk video games, life, scotch and anything else that comes to mind.
Last Call at Salt City #81: Handshakes, Hugging and Being Awkward
Nick is awkward. Jared is awkward. How do they manage to shake hands, hug and not be awkward? They don't.
The Last Call is a show that Jared and Nick record after the most recent Gamescast. We engage in small talk, trade personal stories and talk about anything that is on our mind that didn't make it into the proper Gamescast.
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Arc Raiders & Kirby Air Riders Gamescast #163
This week we try some new cocktails, some new scotch and talk catch up after taking a week off. The guys are deep into Arc Raiders and playing nearly every night. Nick is about done playing Dispatch and really liking the story that it is telling. Jared has been playing the new Kirby and is pretty mixed on it overall.
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Last Call at Salt City #80: It's a Trap!
Jared went on a work trip and had an interesting encounter. No spoilers.
The Last Call is a show that Jared and Nick record after the most recent Gamescast. We engage in small talk, trade personal stories and talk about anything that is on our mind that didn't make it into the proper Gamescast.
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Outer Worlds 2 & Final Fantasy Tactics Gamescast #162
This week Jared brings over three different bottles from the Redwood Empire distillery. We sample them throughout the show and give our thoughts in each one. Jared has played a lot of Outer Worlds and is really happy about the way the sequel shaped up. Nick has been playing the Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster and is loving the job system, even though the graphics are still looking a little dated. Additionally, Jared is playing Pokemon Legends: Z-A and is pretty disappointed in it.
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Last Call at Salt City #79 VENMO
The Last Call is a show that Jared and Nick record after the most recent Gamescast. We engage in small talk, trade personal stories and talk about anything that is on our mind that didn't make it into the proper Gamescast.
The guys have been golfing and owe each other money, which leads to Jared shorting Nick in his Venmo transaction.
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2025 Halloween Special: Silent Hill F
The Halloween special is back and has the guys playing Silent Hill F. It's a gorgeous game with incredible visuals and overall tone. The guys take issue with the combat system and incredibly difficult story to follow.
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Last Call at Salt City #78: Getting Old and the After LIfe
The Last Call is a show that Jared and Nick record after the most recent Gamescast. We engage in small talk, trade personal stories and talk about anything that is on our mind that didn't make it into the proper Gamescast.
The guys talk about getting old, when to die and what happens after you die.
Hades 2 & Trails in the Sky Gamescast #161
Big show this week after a slight delay to recording due to potential flooding. We try an amaretto sour and kind of wish is was just a whiskey sour. Jared is deep into Trails in the Sky and having a good time. Both Nick and Jared are loving the combat loop of Hades 2 and Nick managed to finish Silksong.
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Last Call at Salt City #77 Moving and Why You Should Never Do It
The Last Call is a show that Jared and Nick record after the most recent Gamescast. We engage in small talk, trade personal stories and talk about anything that is on our mind that didn't make it into the proper Gamescast.
Jared has moved into his new place and talks about hiring movers, buying new furniture and how much moving sucks.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong & Borderlands 4 Gamescast #160
The guys return after a week off to talk about the long awaited Silksong. Nick and Jared go back forth a bit on some criticisms before Jared talks about Borderlands 4 and what he it does right and wrong.
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Last Call at Salt City #76 Golf!
The Last Call is a show that Jared and Nick record after the most recent Gamescast. We engage in small talk, trade personal stories and talk about anything that is on our mind that didn't make it into the proper Gamescast.
This week we talk about how we've been playing a lot of golf together, and how to get better at the game.
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Metal Gear Solid 3 Gamescast #159
The guys try multiple bottles of Bourbon that recently acquired before diving into the latest game releases. Jared played through the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake and has mixed opinions on it. Nick is playing the Trails in the Sky Demo and is loving it so far and looking forward to the full release.
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Last Call at Salt City #75 Sports!
The Last Call is a show that Jared and Nick record after the most recent Gamescast. We engage in small talk, trade personal stories and talk about anything that is on our mind that didn't make it into the proper Gamescast.
This week the guys have small talk about sports in Utah.
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Ninja Gaiden & Lies of P Gamescast #158
A big show this week with Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound and Lies of P: Overture both discussed in depth. Additionally the guys finish up some ongoing discussions on Donkey Kong, Suikoden 2 and Death Stranding 2.
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Last Call at Salt City #74 Evo & MOBAs
The Last Call is a show that Jared and Nick record after the most recent Gamescast. We engage in small talk, trade personal stories and talk about anything that is on our mind that didn't make it into the proper Gamescast.
This week the guys talk about Evo and whether we will ever see new MOBAs.
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Donkey Kong: Bananza & Suikoden 2 Gamescast #157
This week Nick's make a new cocktail called "The Silver Fox" that is pretty damn good for a gin cocktail. Jared is deep into Donkey Kong and we talk about how the destruction in that game never gets old. Nick is back to his sprite based rpgs, playing Suikoden 2 and having a great time.
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Last Call at Salt City #73: Sushi Conveyer
The Last Call is a show that Jared and Nick record after the most recent Gamescast. We engage in small talk, trade personal stories and talk about anything that is on our mind that didn't make it into the proper Gamescast.
This week we talk about Utah porn, Snoop Dogg wine and sushi on a conveyer.
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Raidou & Blasphemous 2 Gamescast #156
We are into the slow summer months for gaming but the guys still have quite a bit to talk about. Nick makes a Mezcal cocktail called the Port of Spain that the guys have mixed feelings on. Jared talks a bit about the remaster of Raidou and whether it is worth picking up, while still being hooked on Death Stranding 2. Nick is at the last boss of Blasphemous 2 and thinks it is a fantastic metroidvania.
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Last Call at Salt City #72: The Emergency Room
The Last Call is a show that Jared and Nick record after the most recent Gamescast. We engage in small talk, trade personal stories and talk about anything that is on our mind that didn't make it into the proper Gamescast.
Jared has a family member go to the emergency room and has a lot of stories to tell about that experience.
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Death Stranding 2 & Rematch Gamescast #155
We try a new cocktail that uses 99 Bananas and it's surprisingly good. After bouncing off of the first Death Stranding, Jared is enjoying the second one and its streamlined approach. Nick is enjoying Rematch and thinks it could be the next Rocket League with the proper support.
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Last Call at Salt City #71: The Racoon in the Attic
Nick recently got a new roomate when a racoon moved into his attic. He talks about how much money you can make if you are an expert at evicting racoons and whether or not the pest control guy was urinating in his attic.
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Mario Kart World & Fantasy Life Gamescast #154
This week the guys celebrate the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 with some pretty varied opinions on it. Nick is still playing The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy and is slowlyl working through it's 100 endings. We talk a lot about Mario Kart World and Fantasy Life I: The Girl Who Steals Time has its hooks into Jared.
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Last Call at Salt City #70: I'll be dining in
The Last Call is a show that Jared and Nick record after the most recent Gamescast. We engage in small talk, trade personal stories and talk about anything that is on our mind that didn't make it into the proper Gamescast.
After weeks of not recording Jared and I get back together to share some stories about credit cards, lemonade and Korean corn dogs.
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Clair Obscur & The Hundred Line Gamescast #153
The Gamescast is back after a break and we have a lot to talk about. Jared brings by an Old Forester and we try it out. The guys cover a lot of games, going over Fatal Fury, Clair Obscur, The Hundred Line and even the new Doom.
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Last Call at Salt City #69: Whiskey Dan
The Last Call is a show that Jared and Nick record after the most recent Gamescast. We engage in small talk, trade personal stories and talk about anything that is on our mind that didn't make it into the proper Gamescast.
This week's episode is the conclusion of our 3 episode series with Dan. We finish it off by sampling an enormous amount of whiskey and telling stories.
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Last Call at Salt City #68: More Monster Hunter
The Last Call is a show that Jared and Nick record after the most recent Gamescast. We engage in small talk, trade personal stories and talk about anything that is on our mind that didn't make it into the proper Gamescast.
This is our 2nd episode with Dan while Nick is adjusting to having a new baby. The guys talk about Dan's experience playing Monster Hunter: Wilds. We cover what he likes, what is confusing and try to shed light on some of the more complicated aspects of the game.
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Last Call at Salt City #67: Dan in Japan
The Last Call is a show that Jared and Nick record after the most recent Gamescast. We engage in small talk, trade personal stories and talk about anything that is on our mind that didn't make it into the proper Gamescast.
Nick is on maternity leave and this is part 1 of our 3 part series having Dan back on the show. Dan tells us about his recent trip to Japan, his favorite places, travelling with kids and more.
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Last Call at Salt City #66: Tan Jared
The Last Call is a show that Jared and Nick record after the most recent Gamescast. We engage in small talk, trade personal stories and talk about anything that is on our mind that didn't make it into the proper Gamescast.
Jared tells a hilarious tale about going tanning in middle school. Most people wouldn't have an unbelievable tanning story. Most people are not Jared.
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Blue Prince & The First Berserker: Khazan Gamescast #152
It's the last full Gamescast before Nick goes on a short maternity leave. The guys try some Weller Full Proof Bourbon and come away impressed by what it has to offer. Everybody is talking about Blue Prince and Nick and Jared agree with the hype on this creative roguelike puzzle game. Jared is playing The First Berserker: Khazan which is a new Rougelike that he is pretty positive about.
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Last Call at Salt City #65: Furniture and Turbulence
The Last Call is a show that Jared and Nick record after the most recent Gamescast. We engage in small talk, trade personal stories and talk about anything that is on our mind that didn't make it into the proper Gamescast.
This week we talk about furniture, building stuff and puking on planes.
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Xenoblade Chronicles X and the Switch 2 Gamescast #151
This week we talk about the long awaited Switch 2 Nintendo Direct. We talk about the games, form factor and price of the system, and the tariff impact. Nick and Jared are both playing Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Addition and are generally positive on the game.
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Last Call at Salt City #64: Fighting Games
The Last Call is a show that Jared and Nick record after the most recent Gamescast. We engage in small talk, trade personal stories and talk about anything that is on our mind that didn't make it into the proper Gamescast.
Nick opens pandoras box by talking to Jared about fighting games. One thing leads to another and we spend 40 minutes on the topic.
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Monster Hunter Wilds Gamescast #150
The podcast has hit #150 episodes and we celebrate by drinking scotch(unsurprising). Jared brings over a cask strength Springbank for us to try. The guys have a lengthy discussion about Monster Hunter Wilds, which is a great game that is moving the series forward in some ways and backwards in others. Jared has gone back to Kingdom Come Deliverance to find out what all the hype for the series is about.
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Last Call at Salt City #63: Videogame Music
The Last Call is a show that Jared and Nick record after the most recent Gamescast. We engage in small talk, trade personal stories and talk about anything that is on our mind that didn't make it into the proper Gamescast.
This week we discuss the videogame soundtracks that we can't get out of head, years or even decades later.
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Avowed & Pirate Yakuza Gamescast #149
Nick is back from vacation and has airport stories and duty free booze for them to sample on the show. Jared managed to finish Avowed and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and has a lot of varying opinions on the games. Nick went back Metaphor and continues to be impressed by that game.
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Extended Last Call at Salt City #62
The Last Call is a show that Jared and Nick record after the most recent Gamescast. We engage in small talk, trade personal stories and talk about anything that is on our mind that didn't make it into the proper Gamescast.
The guys play catchup and spend the entire Last Call talking about games that didn't fit into the most recent Gamescast. They cover Civilization 7, Path of Exile 2 and more in this extended Last Call.
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Dynasty Warriors: Origins & Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth Gamescast #148
The guys are finally able to record after Nick has been sick for weeks. They talk about the lack of 50 series graphics cards and whether it is worth getting a new card. Jared played through Dynasty Warriors: Origins and is generally positive on the game. They talk about a strange story based game called mouthwashing before a lengthy discussion on Nick finally finished Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth.
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Last Call at Salt City #61: Coworkers
The Last Call is a show that Jared and Nick record after the most recent Gamescast. We engage in small talk, trade personal stories and talk about anything that is on our mind that didn't make it into the proper Gamescast.
The guys talk about working with coworkers, allegedly getting people fired and receiving too many phone calls.
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Indiana Jones & Romancing Saga 2 Gamescast #147
The guys are back from the holiday break and have a full list of topics and games to talk about. They try some Springbank scotch while unpacking the recent announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2. Jared played through Indiana Jones and the Great Circle while Nick finished up Romancing Saga 2.
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Last Call at Salt City #60: The Game Awards
It's the Holidays and we sat down to talk about the game announcements at this years Game Awards before taking a Holiday break. Lots of new announcements of games that may or may not be coming out in 2025, as well as some drama around the main character of The Witcher 4.
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