LAN Parties: A Video Gaming and Espor...

LAN Parties is a weekly podcast from the Las Vegas Review-Journal covering the world of video gaming and esports. Every Wednesday, hosts Lukas Eggen and Ryan Smith zap into your speakers and earbuds with interviews and more.

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176
Amazon comes in hot with Crucible!
In episode 19 Lukas and Ryan talk about Amazon's new game Crucible, a big win in Overwatch and other gaming news of the week!
45 min
177
Unreal Engine / Summer of Gaming continues
Ryan and Lukas discuss Unreal Engine, a curious decision by Bethesda and a possible PlayStation event in June.
56 min
178
Xbox Series X Game Reveals / Andy Reanrungroch
In episode 17, Lukas and Ryan are joined by Andy Reanrungroch, owner of Press Start Gaming Center, to discuss The X Box Series X game reveals and the impact of Covid-19 on local video game businesses.
47 min
179
Summer Game Fest / Katy Bentz
Ryan and Lukas are joined by Katy Bentz, streamer and voice actress from Life is Strange: Before the Storm to talk about the Summer Game Fest, Assassin's Creed and more!
44 min
180
The Last of Us 2 Release Date / Davies Green an...
In episode 15, Lukas and Ryan are joined by Davies Green and Alexa Badia from The CFG GameCast to discuss The Last of Us 2 getting a release date, Nintendo getting hacked and Google Stadia's announcement. We talk about live streaming and the current state of the Virus.
78 min
181
Valorant Security Issues / LA Gladiators' Coach...
Rohit "Curryshot" Nathani joins Lukas and Ryan on this week's episode to talk about the Valorant security risks in their anti-cheat, Esports betting in Nevada and this week's Overwatch Hero Pools.
43 min
182
Valorant racks up the views / 8-bit UNLV Esport...
Lukas and Ryan talk about Valorant's ratings, Overwatch and a special charity Fortnite tournament. The guys also talk to Milo Ocampo, the co-founder of 8-bit UNLV Esports!
70 min
183
The Last Of Us 2 delayed indefinitely / HyperX ...
In episode 12, Lukas and Ryan discuss the indefinite delay of The Last of Us 2, rundown the Overwatch League matches and discuss their first look at Riot Games' Valorant. The guys talk with HyperX Esports Arena's Event Coordinator Kevin Forsstrom and Chief Engineer Carter.
39 min
184
Nevada legalizes esports betting / NASCAR drive...
In episode 11 the guys talk about the return of Overwatch League, Nevada legalizing esports betting, Animal Crossing and the World Health Organization changing its tune about video games. Plus, the guys talk iracing and sit down with NASCAR driver Austin Dillon!
40 min
185
Finally! Sony talks about the PS5 / Clint Bowy...
In episode 10 Lukas and Ryan finally get to talk about the PS5 details released. Hero 32 is released on the PTR for Overwatch and VGK and iRacing get creative with Twitch Streams. Plus we sit down with NASCAR Driver Clint Bowyer!
38 min
186
A Conversation with FaZe Clan co-founder Eric "...
Lukas and Ryan chat with Eric Rivera, co-founder of FaZe Clan, about the organization and their future plans! They also discuss the negative impact of Covid-19 on gaming conventions and esports and break down some new details about the Xbox Series X!
42 min
187
'The Last of Us' TV series, PS5 specs and Overw...
Ryan and Lukas talk about 'The Last of Us; coming to HBO, leaked PlayStation 5 specs and the latest in the Overwatch League. The guys also chat with Shine Con founder Sean Lazarus, which is set to take place in Las Vegas March 27-29.
48 min
188
Valorant by Riot Games, a Pokemon Celebration a...
In episode 7 Lukas and Ryan chat about Riot Games' new FPS Valorant, they celebrate Poekemon day and go over week four of the Overwatch League. The guys also sit down with Davis Cowles, CEO of Silver State eSports.
44 min
189
Xbox Series X specs, broken Overwatch records a...
In episode 6 Lukas and Ryan talk about some of the new features of the Xbox Series X, they go over the past weekend's Call of Duty and Overwatch league play and level up in Las Vegas at the LVL Up Expo. While there they chat with voice actor Jen Cohn (Pharah - Overwatch).
42 min
190
GEForce Now hits a snag, Sonic movie learns fro...
In episode 5 of LAN Parties, Lukas and Ryan talk about the second weekend of the Overwatch League, Sonic's box office haul, GEForce Now hitting a big snag and a potential hint toward PS5's price. The guys also chat with two of the organizers of the LvL Up Expo!
61 min
191
Bonus level...Unlocked! Full Interview with In...
Full interview with Reset Vegas and Insert Coin(s) founder Christopher LaPorte. The guys talk about the video gaming culture in Las Vegas, Chris' beginnings and what the future hold for video games in Las Vegas.
21 min
192
Overwatch, Call of Duty and GEForce Now, oh my!...
In episode 4 of LAN Parties, Lukas and Ryan talk about Call of Duty League's monster weekend, the winners and losers of the opening weekend for the Overwatch League and GEForce Now showing us what cloud gaming is supposed to be. The guys also sit down with the founder of Reset Vegas and Insert Coins, Chris LaPorte!
41 min
193
Atari breaks into the hotel business / NASCAR d...
Atari hotels, travel fatigue and an interview with NASCAR driver William Byron.
38 min
194
League of Legends and next-gen consoles / Riot ...
Ryan and Lukas talk League of Legends, share some thoughts on next-gen consoles and sit down with Matt Archambault, the head of esports partnerships and business development for Riot Games.
40 min
195
The party is just starting / Vegas Inferno Foun...
In the first episode of LAN Parties, Lukas and Ryan talk about their top 10 games of the decade, sit down with Vegas Inferno's CEO Jairo Urcuyo and get giddy about upcoming games and consoles for 2020.
39 min
196
Introducing LAN Parties (Coming Jan. 29)
LAN Parties is a new weekly podcast from the Las Vegas Review-Journal covering the world of video games and esports.
3 min