Best Fazed Music Podcasts (2024)

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#141 | Die Every Day 1:01:41

1M ago1:01:41

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"It is not more surprising to be born twice than once; everything in nature is resurrection." - Voltaire|| 01. 4 Strings - Wake Up (Costa Mix) [RNM]|| 02. Siskin - Let Go (Dennis Sheperd Remix) [Black Hole]|| 03. YU-1 - Transformer [Settlement] || 04. Alpha 9 & Scorz ft. Tom Bailey - Calling [Anjunabeats]|| 05. Natalie Gioia - Your Love Is My Compa…

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We Missed You. Have an Episode. 1:28:25

2M ago1:28:25

1:28:25

Unboxing is back with a fresh summer season! Hosts Joost and Laine catch up and discuss the top four stories they missed: Sony's new CEO duo, Disney's investment in Epic Games, GDC 2023, and the hosts' experience at the U.S. Copyright Office video game hearings. They also cover the latest GameStop stock price antics and share thoughts on Chaim Ging…

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Building the creator economy part 2: Minecraft 1:17:27

9M ago1:17:27

1:17:27

Another Unboxing exclusive. We interview Minecraft's Kayla Kinnunen on Mojang's vision on user-generated content. Plus, why The Game Awards can't win

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UNBOXING's live reaction to the GTA6 trailer 35:37

9M ago35:37

35:37

The worst of Florida as a canvas for the best in gaming. Join team UNBOXING breaking down the long-awaited trailer. We discuss female protagonist Lucia, the nostalgic return to Vice City, and the evolution of boundary pushing blockbuster franchise.

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Faze & Madman Breakin Science Winter All Dayer Comp Entry 20:05

9M ago20:05

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Faze & Madman - Breakin Science Winter All Dayer Competition Entry-----Tracklist-----1 - Faded Blue - Fred V /Hybrid Minds / Lottie Jones2 - Crystal (Remix) - Amplify / Master Error3 - The Verdict - Heist4 - Train Track - Sub Killaz / Conduit5 - Honkai - NordOst / Incorporate6 - Goodie Goodie - Amplify / Nick The Lot7 - Wake The Beast - Sub Killaz8…

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OpenAI's CEO musical chairs 55:39

9M ago55:39

55:39

Why Emmett Shear's stint was short-lived. PC Gamer's history issue causes Twitter fury over sexism, but did critics get it right? Plus: lighthouse tech, Dune fandom, and why historical narratives matter when it comes to diversity in tech.

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The political economy of games journalism: Interview with David Nieborg 1:35:55

10M ago1:35:55

1:35:55

Amazon Games layoffs lead Laine and Joost to consider what it might signal about the economy at large. Roblox beats expectations and Take-Two drops the announcement of the trailer for GTA6 for a 6% share price bump. We also welcome to the show games researcher David Nieborg and talk about his newly released, co-authored book Mainstreaming and Games…

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FaZe falls short, Bungie bungles layoffs, and Netflix can't convert 1:29:44

10M ago1:29:44

1:29:44

Laine and Joost give you the highlights on FaZe's Icarus-like fall from grace, as it recently got picked up by GameSquare for a fraction of its IPO price. Bungie is laying off workers and disappoints its player community. And lastly, what to make of Netflix converting less than 1% of its subscribers to play games on its platform.…

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#140 | 140 BPM 1:33:46

10M ago1:33:46

1:33:46

"There are patterns which emerge in one's life, circling and returning anew, an endless variation of a theme" - Jacqueline Carey|| 01. MAHI 麻痺 - Behelit || 02. Au5 & Chime - The Other Side [Monstercat]|| 03. Blurrd Vzn - Doomsday (fZ Edit) [MONTA]|| 04. Benny Benassi - Satisfaction (PAO Flip)|| 05. Hydraulix & Bukez Finezt - RAVE FUEL 3000 [Cyclops…

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Building the creator economy, part 1: Roblox 1:29:44

11M ago1:29:44

1:29:44

Another Unboxing exclusive. We interview Roblox's VP of Economy, Enrico D'Angelo, on where one of the most popular games for kids is headed next. Plus, our view on the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard saga coming to a close.

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Riccitiello retires from Unity and Polish dev unite 58:52

11M ago58:52

58:52

What's next for engine maker Unity post-Riccitiello, Poland gets its first game union, and fossil fuels are fun in Fortnite says Big Oil. We discuss the tyranny of the pumpkin spice flavor palette, Laine shares a long-held secret, and Joost finally opens up about his fear of straws.

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Epic layoffs, EA's FIFA fallout, and the future of gaming haptics 1:15:33

11M ago1:15:33

1:15:33

Joost phones it in from an investor summit in Las Vegas, while Laine regales with tales of a weekend spent at the New York Renaissance Festival. Tune in as they discuss Epic's extensive layoffs, EA's triumph over FIFA following their split, and the frontier of haptics tech with insights from expert David Parisi.…

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Video game actors vote to strike, Unity's walk-back, and the Xbox data leak 1:04:32

11M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

It's a week of gaming shakeups--SAG-AFTRA performers vote to authorize a strike, Unity rolls back its revenue plans, and there were some glaring discrepancies in last week's leaked Xbox documents.

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#139 | 139 BPM 1:33:28

12M ago1:33:28

1:33:28

"Number is the Word but is not utterance it is wave and light, though no one sees it it is rhythm and music, though no one hears it. Its variations are limitless and yet it is immutable. Each form of life is a particular reverberation of Number." - Maurice Druon || 01. Ian Dezt - Discernment [Evitative]|| 02. Mira Falkenstein - Ego Trip [Kassiopeia…

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Worst games industry decision of 2023 1:04:32

12M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

Unity has always been a cornerstone for game developers, but their recent price alteration has sent shockwaves throughout the industry. In this episode, Laine and Joost dive deep into the heart of the controversy and dissect the motivations, potential outcomes, and broader impact on the gaming ecosystem.…

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Roblox's child gambling lawsuit. Starfield lights Xbox's plans. And, boy, do our students love the Switch 1:03:11

12M ago1:03:11

1:03:11

Laine and Joost debate the relative responsibilities of corporate actors vs. distracted parents. Microsoft's new release Starfield may not be its Game Pass killer app, but it could still hold the key to Xbox's future.

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Venture capital's role in gaming. Gamescom 2023 kick off. And Microsoft's second run at Activision Blizzard 49:12

1y ago49:12

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In this solo episode, Joost talks to Shan Shan, a partner at Light Speed Venture Partners, to discuss the difference between being a strategic investor and "tourist capital." He also takes an early look at Gamescom 2023, and lays out the latest on Microsoft endgame to earn the UK's approval and finally buy Activision Blizzard.…

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Asia gaming declines. Embracer loses sugar daddy. Nicki Minaj dolls up for CoD. 48:53

1y ago48:53

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Joost unravels the financial struggle of Southeast Asian tech giant, Sea Limited, and its ripple effects on the regional market. Laine unpacks what it means now that we know who walked away from Embracer to the tune of $2 billion. And does Nicki Minaj as a playable character in Call of Duty make tactical sense?…

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Why Wall Street doesn't love Roblox but is smitten with Take-Two. And an insider's look into the PS5 giveaway turned "riot" 57:20

1y ago57:20

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This week, Laine and Joost disagree on Roblox’s strained financial situation and explore what makes Take-Two such a favorite among Wall Street investors instead. And who's at fault for the chaos that followed Twitch streamer Kai Cenat's botched PS5 giveaway?

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Activision takes Diablo 4 to the bank. UNBOXING Goes Gang Gang for NPC Streaming. And an informed look into ESA's Essential Facts Report. 1:02:01

1y ago1:02:01

1:02:01

This week, Joost and Laine explore the second quarter earnings of gaming giants Activision and Ubisoft before diving head first into the viral sensation of NPC Streaming to discuss implications and provide context around this cultural phenomenon. Finally, Laine and Joost gawk at ESA's annual Essential Facts Report––no punches barred.…

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#138 | 138 BPM 1:29:31

1y ago1:29:31

1:29:31

"All we ever want to be is, understood." - Sandesh Hukpachongbang || 01. Tempo Giusto - Automatika [Outburst]|| 02. James Dymond - System Ready [Damaged]|| 03. Peetu S - Catch The Groove [FSOE]|| 04. BT & JES - Every Other Way (Adam Ellis Remix) [Black Hole]|| 05. Attila Syah & LTN - Padma [Suanda]|| 06. Craig Connelly & Christina Novelli - Black H…

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Overwatch League faces elimination. Microsoft starts overtime. And the plea for game preservation 54:07

1y ago54:07

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Joost offers insight into Sony and Microsoft's cheeky 10-year deal over the Call of Duty franchise. We review the devaluation of the Overwatch League since 2018. And as a special treat, Laine and Phil Salvador of the Video Game History Foundation discuss the preservation of classic video games and the risk of extinction according to a recent report…

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FTC licks its wounds. Google embraces blockchain gaming 45:43

1y ago45:43

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We review the longer-term implications of Microsoft winning its case against the FTC and how will it impact the structural makeup of the games industry. And Google changes its policy and now allows for digital currencies on its mobile stores. Does that mean crypto is back?

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The Sega data dump explained. Niantic layoffs are a mixed reality. And a preview of the coming summer semester 45:35

1y ago45:35

45:35

We're back with season 3. Laine puts the 272 pages of confidential Sega documents in their proper historical context. Joost explains what the layoffs at Pokémon Go maker Niantic mean for the next iteration of augmented reality. We also briefly discuss the ABK/MSFT courtroom drama and mourn the erosion of social media.…

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#137 | 137 BPM 1:04:36

1y ago1:04:36

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"The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it." - Henry David Thoreau|| 01. Derek Palmer & Hidden Tigress - Drifting Apart [Suanda]|| 02. Sy Gardner - Uprising (Solis and Sean Truby Remix) [Discover White Label]|| 03. The Sickboy - The Move [Nu:Chain]|| 04. Liquidized Elements ft. The Nameless Girl - Light It Up (DJT Extended Rem…

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#136 | 136 BPM 1:00:04

1y ago1:00:04

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"The world is full of poetry. The air is living with its spirit; and the waves dance to the music of its melodies, and sparkle in its brightness." - James Gates Percival|| 01. Off Limits - Electronic Soul [Black Hole]|| 02. Cybered - Nobody [Horns And Hoofs]|| 03. Mandragora - Bluetooth [DistroKid]|| 04. ID-S - I Like This World [Gert Sound]|| 05. …

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Apple's new headset, NVIDIA's trillion dollar kingdom, Zelda but while high, and Embracer got shoved but by whom 1:05:24

1+ y ago1:05:24

1:05:24

Laine and Joost stay on the hype train with Zelda's new drop even if it is taking over their lives. We discuss Wall Street's new favorite trillion dollar tech firm, NVIDIA, and how well it fares with tech cycles. And finally, we speculate on who ditched Embracer, costing it $2 billion, right before earnings.…

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#135 | 135 BPM 1:02:03

1+ y ago1:02:03

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"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." - Soren Kierkegaard || 01. Orjan Nilsen - Land Of Mysteries [In My Opinion]|| 02. Whiteroom ft. Amy Cooper - Someday (Alex M.O.R.P.H Remix) [Soundpiercing]|| 03. Davey Asprey - Edgerunners [Damaged]|| 04. Jayface - Ashes And Roses [Jayface]|| 05. WhiteLight - Acid Rain [Interpl…

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Europe hearts the Activision deal, Tears of the Kingdom, and the worst list of the best video games ever 1:03:54

1+ y ago1:03:54

1:03:54

What happens now that the EU approved the Activision deal. The new Zelda game is out and woo boy. And Laine and Joost dissect GQ’s list of the greatest video games ever.

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#134 | 134 BPM 58:36

1+ y ago58:36

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"Without music, life would be a mistake." - Friedrich Nietzsche|| 01. Charles Tsai & Sarah Lynn - So Good (Vadim Spark Remix) [RNM]|| 02. Ciaran McAuley & Émilie Rachel - Move On [Black Hole]|| 03. BuzzGo - Falling Skies (Andestro Remix) [Lakeshore]|| vs Olivia Addams - Stranger|| 04. Johan Gielen & Tastexperience - Serenity [Black Hole]|| 05. Ter…

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UK watchdog blocks Microsoft's plans, and SEGA finds out about unions 1:10:18

1+ y ago1:10:18

1:10:18

Joost and Laine discuss if Microsoft's takeover bid of Activision is dead after the CMA decided to block the deal. SEGA embraces a worker's union, but what is the impact on the industry?

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#133 | 133 BPM 58:23

1+ y ago58:23

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"Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake." - Henry David Thoreau|| 01. MOSQUALITY - Breaky Kex [Visionary Shamanics]|| 02. Jeigo - Closed for Subsidence [This Is Our Time]|| 03. Axone / X_1 - Even A Bird Can S(w)ing [Room With A View]|| 04. Sasha - HNDI [Alkaane]|| 05. Trance Wax - Nitedream (Nathan Micay’s Radical Chic Mix) [Anjunabeats]|| …

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Sega buys Rovio, Mario fetches $700M at box office, and demographic deep dive. 1:03:49

1+ y ago1:03:49

1:03:49

Sega offers to acquire Angry Birds maker Rovio for $776 million. Laine and Joost dissect demographic data on Hogwarts Legacy players. And, why does everyone seem surprised the Mario movie made $700 million at the box office?

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Recap of SXSW and GDC 2023, the Saudis buy Scopely, and what's next for The Last of Us 1:02:42

1+ y ago1:02:42

1:02:42

Joost is back from the road and shares his impressions from SXSW and GDC. Our first audience call-in question has Laine filleting the nuances around the TLoU's adaptation. And we discuss the Saudi Arabian road to video game world domination.

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#132 | 132 BPM 1:31:44

1+ y ago1:31:44

1:31:44

"We are creatures,tucked into empty space,encompassed by a pattern,caught amidst life’s twist and coil who rarely fathom its design.Our oldest wisdom,buried deep in shadow,manifests unconsciously in knots of story, poetry and song."― Christine Irving, Sitting On The Hag Seat: A Celtic Knot of Poems || 01. Inverted World - Thinking Distorted [Techno…

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Sony's new media empire, GamePass expansionism, and the true Hogwarts legacy 1:05:17

1+ y ago1:05:17

1:05:17

Laine is slowly emerging from old men media YouTube to secure themselves long-term academic stability. Joost explains how Sony is moving away from trying to invent another walkman and becoming a media firm. And we have our final say on the Hogwarts legacy. This week closes with a double load of pwns and owns.…

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Roblox's earnings, live service games versus the economy, and GDC's misstatement of the industry 1:13:58

1+ y ago1:13:58

1:13:58

We reach the end of this earnings season with Roblox, AppLovin, and NEXON. Laine and Joost take a closer look at how live services games are managing with a tougher economy. And they take a fine tooth comb to GDC's recently released report on the state of the gaming industry.

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#131 | 131 BPM 1:01:38

1+ y ago1:01:38

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"The Universe has a pulse and rhythm of its own, and it wants to carry you with it-so if you dance with Spirit, just remember to let it lead." - Sonia Choquette|| 01. Pavel Koreshkov - Burning The Skies [Redux Red]|| 02. Raz Nitzan & Denise Rivera - The Last To Know [RNM]|| 03. Frainbreeze & Denise Rivera - Memory Of You [RNM]|| 04. Nifra - Athena …

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The issue with Harry, Take-Two's "big miss", and recent moves in anti-trust 56:47

1+ y ago56:47

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Take-Two Interactive and Activision Blizzard reported earnings, but doing well and acting right aren't the same thing. Anti-trust regulators in Europe and the UK released their latest objections to Microsoft's acquisition plans. And Laine and Joost navigate the controversy around the latest Harry Potter video game release.…

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#130 | 130 BPM 1:02:09

1+ y ago1:02:09

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"I always see the sun! The way I want to identify myself and others is with halos here and there halos, movements of color. And that, I believe, is rhythm." - Robert Delaunay|| 01. Tonerush - Tyrant [Suanda]|| 02. TLUXX & Xtina Louise - Bring Me Back To Life [In My Opinion]|| 03. Markus Schulz & KhoMha - Take Me [Coldharbour]|| 04. Nitrous Oxide ft…

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Playtika's bid for Rovio, The Last of Us breaks HBO, and the impact of generative AI 1:13:09

1+ y ago1:13:09

1:13:09

Our second season starts with a review of earnings for Electronic Arts, Sony, and Hasbro. Laine and Joost delve into Playtika's $800 million offer to acquire Rovio, the maker of Angry Birds, and question whether artificial intelligence threatens their careers or if it's just a mediocre assistant. The episode concludes with an impression of HBO's Th…

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#129 | 129 BPM 1:31:34

1+ y ago1:31:34

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"Rhythm is something you either have or don't have, but when you have it, you have it all over." - Elvis Presley|| 01. Seasons - Starter [Something Melodic]|| 02. Pointless Animals - For Your Love [Emotional Content]|| 03. REMENZ - Forever In A Day [Morphosis]|| 04. Kryder - Wish [Armada]|| 05. Deekline & Keith MacKenzie - Desolate [Illeven Eleven]…

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#128 | 128 BPM 1:01:54

1+ y ago1:01:54

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"Without birth and death, and without the perpetual transmutation of all the forms of life, the world would be static, rhythm-less, undancing, mummified." - Alan Watts|| 01. Tenishia & Ruben de Ronde - Story Of Life (Michael Tsukerman Remix) [S107]|| 02. PSHKR & Mangal Suvarnan - All That Is Mine (Bootleg)|| 03. Timmy & Tommy ft. Leila - Perfect Mo…

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Unboxing Wrapped. Highlights and predictions for 2023. 56:55

1+ y ago56:55

56:55

Laine and Joost close their inaugural season with tall tales from the first podcast semester and share expectations for the year ahead. Unionization, acquisition, virtual reality, crypto, esports, and other key topics pass in revue.

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#127 | 127 BPM 1:04:28

1+ y ago1:04:28

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"Rhythm is the soul of life, because the whole universe revolves around rhythm. When we get out of rhythm, that's when we get into trouble." — Babatunde Olatunji|| 01. Return Of The Jaded & Kid Enigma - Run It Back [Sink or Swim]|| 02. Guy Gerber ft. Albertina - Bocat (Michael Bibi Remix) [Rumors]|| 03. Rone White - Doin Nuttin [DPE]|| vs Bryan Kea…

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FTC vs Microsoft explained, top picks at the VGAs, and the role of game engines 56:49

1+ y ago56:49

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Laine and Joost discuss the FTC suing to block Microsoft from buying Activision Blizzard, and why the deal will go through as planned. They question why the games industry needs an awards show, explore how Niantic is looking to reinvent itself post-Pokémon GO, and discuss the broader role of game engines in the industry.…

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#126 | 126 BPM 1:00:53

1+ y ago1:00:53

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"Life is about rhythm. We vibrate, our hearts are pumping blood, we are a rhythm machine, that’s what we are." - Mickey Hart || 01. Ahmed Helmy - Afterlife vs Puerto Del Sonido - I'm Crazy (fZ Mashup)|| 02. Taygeto - Praying To The Moon [AVA]|| 03. Ben Nicky & Greg Downey ft. Christian Burns - Always [Anjunabeats]|| 04. CultureKind - Warehouse Love…

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#125 | A New Future 1:31:32

2y ago1:31:32

1:31:32

"The future is not something we enter. The future is something we create." - Leonard I. Sweet|| 01. Blastoyz & WHITENO1SE - It's Time [Dreamstate]|| 02. Klopfgeister - Group Therapy [Spin Twist]|| 03. Jacob & Thorment - Dancin [Odiva]|| 04. Damian Wasse & V.E.L.E. - Monochrome [2Rock B Side]|| 05. Susana - Dark Side of The Moon (Stoneface & Termina…

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The FTX effect on gaming, Sony's plans in China, and the latest on the Activision Blizzard deal 56:19

2y ago56:19

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Joost picks through the wreckage of the FTX collapse and discusses its impact on gaming. Laine explains what Sony is up to in China. And how much insider dirt does Joost really have on the Microsoft-Activision merger? UNBOXING IS BACK with this Thanksgiving episode.

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#124 | All The Ways We Lie 1:31:52

2y ago1:31:52

1:31:52

"The truth will set you free, but first it will make you miserable." - James A. Garfield|| 01. PAX - Snake [REALM]|| 02. Wade - No Logic [Cr2]|| 03. David Penn & KPD - Why Don't [MONOSIDE]|| 04. Eelke Kleijn - Maschine 2.0 [DAYS like NIGHTS]|| 05. Charles Ramirez, Luca M & JUST2 & Roland Clark & Ant LaRock - Up & Down (Franky Rizardo Remix) / Do Yo…

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