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If you're here reading this then you've probably heard the term "Puro Ka Laro!" from someone. If that's the case, Welcome! Puro Ka Laro! is a weekly podcast about games, gaming culture, and the game development scene in the Philippines. Join us every week as we discuss and rant with guests on some of gaming’s hot topics & issues, peek into the lives of gaming personalities and look behind the curtain of the local game development scene. Don’t miss an episode, Like, Review, and Support us on ...
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In our 100th episode, Vivs and Jaemi discuss the previous episodes we've had with the addition of another of topic as a surprise. E96 - Are Gamers Bad Critics? E97 - Is the Console Era ending? E98 - How far has Video Games influenced Pop Culture? E99 - Is the New Generation going to kill gaming culture? Bonus Topic (?) Song Credits Intro - Yes We C…
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Is the New Generation going to kill gaming culture?
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Are we going to lose gaming culture we know to the new generation or are we seeing the new generation spin the culture to new heights. Jaemi dives into the idea of a new generation that has been spoiled by the overwhelming video game boom of the 21st century. Is the new generation even hungry for new games, genres and game development ideas or have…
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How far has Video Games influenced Pop Culture?
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Are we at the dawn of a Video Game Pop Culture boom? Jaemi talks about how mainstream media is now at the precipice of a video game culture boom and how the titans of the industry are moving mountains to make this happen. Song Credits Intro - Yes We Can by T-Pain Outro - Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar Art Credit Artwork by: @aud.i…
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Is the console hype nearing the end of its rope or will we a see a resurgence of interest when it comes to our favorite home consoles? Jaemi explores the several clues to uncover such a claim and uses statements provided by the console giants themselves to prove if it is true or not. Song Credits Intro - Yes We Can by T-Pain Outro - Daystar - Celer…
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We explore the question Are Gamers Bad Critics in this episode. Jaemi delves into some issues with regard to certain biases when it comes to critically reviewing games or are gamers just driven by hype and emotions. Do gamers really follow criterias when figuring out which games are good or are they subjective when it comes to understanding the bes…
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The Exclusivity Problem: Does this spell the end for console gaming? PART 2
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Recorded: 01 Feb 2021 Published: 05 Feb 2021 Part 2 of The Exclusivity Problem: Does this spell the end for console gaming? [Episode 93] If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-As…
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Recorded: 15 Jan 2022 Published: 22 Jan 2022 Duh?! It's the New Year! Catching up to news from December 2021 up to January 2022 If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | http…
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93: The Exclusivity Problem: Does this spell the end for console gaming?
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Recorded: 15 Nov 2021 Published: 19 Nov 2021 Do you play exclusively on your chosen console because of the games or because of the system? Jaemi and Vivz discuss exclusivity in consoles and do you believe exclusivity will be the end of console gaming? If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or yo…
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Recorded: 06 Nov 2021 Published: 10 Nov 2021 What is Project Xandata? What inspired them to make the first Filipino FPS? What are the challenges? Listen to Jaemi talk to Secret 6's Jem Bernaldez (3D Creative Lead) and Jeff Jadulco (Server Engineer) about the First Filipino, Multiplayer 3v3 First-Person Shooter (FPS) Project Xandata. If you like thi…
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91: Rainbow Six: Siege with TogueMan
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Recorded: 16 Oct 2021 Published: 20 Oct 2021 We talk to Togueman a Rainbow Six: Siege streamer and Tiktok creator about R6's past present and future. Links: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/toguemangaming Tiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@togueman Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/togueman If you like this episode, please consider writing a review i…
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90: Tokyo Gameshow Only Episode, PROMISE!
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Recorded: 05 Oct 2021 Published: 13 Oct 2021 Jaemi and Vivz checked out the games featured on Tokyo Gameshow. If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.…
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Recorded: 26 Sep 2021 Published: 29 Sep 2021 Jaemi and Vivz checked out the games featured on Nintendo Direct. If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia…
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88: Friends Again with Sony, a Playstation Show(case)
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Recorded: 14 Sep 2021 Published: 17 Sep 2021 Jaemi and Vivz checked out the games featured on Sony's Playstation Showcase. If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://w…
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87: Nyctophobia: Are You Afraid of the Dark?
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Recorded: 04 Sep 2021 Published: 09 Sep 2021 We delve into the darkness of the mind of Kenneth to know more about his journey through the abyss of game development emerging into the light with the game Nyctophobia: Devil Unleashed. Links: Game | Nyctophobia: Devil Unleashed https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672840/Nyctophobia_Devil_Unleashed/ Gam…
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Recorded: 29 Aug 2021 Published: 01 Sep 2021 In today's episode, we do a quick rundown of games released at GamesCom. If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://www.pl…
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Recorded: 25 Aug 2021 Published: 27 Aug 2021 Are you an aspiring Indie Game Developer? Do you have a prototype, but you have no idea how to move forward? Wish you have experienced programmers to help you improve your game? Today we talk to the people behind Project PIGI (Philippine Indie Games Initiative), a collaboration of three established indep…
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84: STORM WARNING: Blizzard Entertainment
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Recorded: 14 Aug 2021 Published: 18 Aug 2021 Today we discuss a storm that is rocking one of the biggest studios in the gaming industry, the lawsuit against Blizzard Entertainment. Which is accused of being a "breeding ground for harassment and discrimination against women." If you like this episode please consider writing a review if your podcast …
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83: SCAMMED! Games That You Regret Buying Ever!
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Recorded: 07 Aug 2021 Published: 11 Aug 2021 We go down memory lane and reveal the games that we regret buying. If you like this episode please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.…
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Recorded: 24 Jul 2021 Published: 28 Jul 2021 Welcome to the 1st episode of Year 4! New Music, New Cover, New Year, New Place To start the new season, we discuss how we think eSports should progress to be successful. The best way to grow any sport is to start with amateur competitions and go PRO. Support The Podcast: Humble Bundle | https://www.humb…
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Recorded: 17 Jul 2021 Published: 21 Jul 2021 For our final episode of Year 3, we talk to Andreas and Zain. Founders of VirtualSEA, a website dedicated to games from indie developers across Southeast Asia. All about the state of game development in a region not known for game development; and what is needed to break out into the global market. LINKS…
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80: Axie Infinity and the Rise of NFT Games
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Recorded: 10 Jul 2021 Published: 14 Jul 2021 Today we give our take on this trend, how it has taken Filipino gamers by storm and how it can affect the future of Filipino video games. Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI Outro: Daystar - Celery …
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79: Developer Secrets REVEALED!!: Prison Architect
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Recorded: 3 Jul 2021 Published: 7 Jul 2021 Today's guest is Ryan Sumo, co-founder of Squeaky Wheel. We talk more about how the game industry works, his experiences in game development and publishing. And also, details about Steam that few people are aware of. MARKERS: 0:01:54 - Ryan Sumo's journey from freelance artist to a game developer. 0:16:22 …
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78: Developer Secrets REVEALED! (at ang interview ni iNANG)
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Recorded: 26 Jun 2021 Published: 30 Jun 2021 We start this episode with Marnel interviewing Jaemi and Vivz about how PKL began. Wait. What? We talked to our guests Marnel and Niel of the studio formerly known as Squeaky Wheel Studio and Juls of GameDevPH about their experiences in the game dev industry. CHAPTERS: 0:03:08 - Kami ang guest? 0:09:13 -…
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77: E3 2021 and the Kojima Conspiracy
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Recorded: 19 Jun 2021 Published: 23 Jun 2021 Jaemi and Vivz talk about the games that came out of E3 2021 and did Kojima make a new game? 0:00:43 - E3 Announced Games 0:42:02 - Kojima Conspiracy 0:49:47 - Crotch Streaming 1:03:02 - AMPLFY 300 Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic …
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Recorded: 12 Jun 2021 Published: 16 Jun 2021 On our Independence Day episode, we discuss a little bit of the Netflix show TRESE. Well mostly TRESE ... but we also talked about Summer of Games (starting at 0:54:10). The games we talked about are Elden Ring, Tiny Tina's Wonderland, WitcherCon, and more. Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.faceb…
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Recorded: 07 Jun 2021 Published: 09 Jun 2021 In this episode, we just want to look into developer issues and give our take on the question... Why are Filipino-made games not as recognized/supported in the Philippines? Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/A…
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Recorded: 29 May 2021 Published: 02 Jun 2021 Are you a SIMP? What is SIMPing? Is it really bad? In this episode, Jaemi and Vivz get to the bottom of what SIMP really means. Also in this episode, we talk about HotTub Twitch Streaming and Final Fantasy 15. Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit…
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73: Tier One X Puro Ka Laro! Podcast: AMPLFY Academy Explained
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Recorded: 22 May 2021 Published: 26 May 2021 LISTEN as Jaemi and Vivs interview Tier One Entertainment's Director of Southeast Asia Expansion, Jaba Orellana, about Tier One's new content creator program, the AMPLFY Academy. We went to find out what the program is all about, who can benefit from it and we even got a few exclusive and top-secret deta…
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Recorded: 9 May 2021 Published: 12 May 2021 News Rundown What's new in Riot? The meta of new characters competitive games. Sony Entertainment WoW Classic: Burning Crusade and MMOs should die The Next Stage of Entertainment - Video Game Movies Perception of "Gamer" then and now PS5 Game Exclusive: To Buy or Not To Buy? Scalpers & Cryptocurrency the …
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Recorded: 1 May 2021 Published: 5 May 2021 Jaemi and Vivz tackle the homophobic comments towards Blacklist's captain Ohmyv33nus and the toxicity of a game community to the LGBTQ+ community. How does a game community become toxic? 0:31: 21 Earning from Toxicity 0:58:10 When is "Trash Talk" ok? Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/L…
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Recorded: 23 Apr 2021 Published: 28 Apr 2021 Dexty, a longtime friend of the show is back in today's episode. We catch up with his duties and the people inside Payamansion. From food, damage control, quality control, and other stuff. 0:33:32 How does one do damage control? 0:57:39 Dexty's skincare routine! Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.…
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Recorded: 17 Apr 2021 Published: 21 Apr 2021 Along with the latest gaming news we talk about the concerning increase of streamers endorsing online betting sites. 0:29:03 Streamers Promoting Online Betting 1:01:16 Papansin ang mga Streamers Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by …
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Recorded: 27 Mar 2021 Published: 31 Mar 2021 We interview one-man developer, Chris in his upcoming game The Plague. An indie horror IP with the dream of going toe to toe with triple-A giants like Resident Evil and Silent Hill. Join us as we delve into the dark world of The Plague and get into the head of its developer and how he made this Filipino …
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67: What was that one video game that saved or changed you life?
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Recorded: 20 Mar 2021 Published: 24 Mar 2021 THE CROSSOVER EVENT of 2021! Jaemi and Vivz joined by Jhaz of The Gamesilog Show discuss and reflect on what games they've played that saved or changed their lives. Highlights: 07:57 - Games Saves Lives 34:54 - Fatal Frame Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman Intro: Wolf -…
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66: What Makes the Perfect RPG? BOSS Edition
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Recorded: 13 Mar 2021 Published: 17 Mar 2021 Continuing from last week's episode. We now discuss the most memorable and hardest Boss fights in Role Playing Games. Highlights: 04:03 - Quick Save, Save File 1, Save File 2 22:26 - The Joker 46:01 - World of Warcraft Raiding 57:42 - Vivz' Time to Shine Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook…
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Recorded: 6 Mar 2021 Published: 10 Mar 2021 You've played RPGs most of your gaming life. You know what you want and don't want in an RPG. If allowed to create your own Role Playing Game, what systems and tropes would you include to create your perfect Role Playing Game? Highlights: 01:33 - TRGGRD by Cheating in Battlefield V 20:36 - What makes the …
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64: Game Reveals, Blizzcon + Nintendo Direct, and the most sidetracked episode EVER!
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Recorded: 20 Feb 2021 Published: 24 Feb 2021 Nintendo Direct and Blizzconline just happened and we discuss the games that Blizzard announced. Nintendo Direct? ... uh ... We also got sidetracked about the PS5's pre-order blues, uh, and other stuff. Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electr…
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63: Gaming News, RGBs, and Side Quests
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Recorded: 13 Feb 2021 Published: 17 Feb 2021 In today's episode, the team discusses this week's gaming news. Some of the topics discussed are... CD Projekt RED Hacked Chinese New Year Sales IKEA Gaming Chair and RGB stuff Pedro Pascal as Joel in The Last of Us Riot Games CEO sued for sexual harassment Losers bracket: Simping and Bullying Side Quest…
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62: Searching for Love Stories in Video Games
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Recorded: 5 Feb 2021 Published: 10 Feb 2021 Listen to the team discuss why there are very few games that the main focus of their plot is a love story. It's mostly adventure stories, just gameplay, or "the power of friendship". Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://y…
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Recorded: 29 Jan 2021 Published: 3 Feb 2021 We talk to the guys behind the LAGIM Card Game. How they designed it, what inspired them and WHY ARE WE RECORDING THIS ON A FULL MOON? Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI Outro: Daystar - Celery in a…
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60: Realities of Adulting: Do you still game?
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Recorded: 22 Jan 2021 Published: 27 Jan 2021 As an adult, do you still have the time or energy to play video games? In this episode, Jaemi and Vivz, joined by Luciel, talks about the realities and struggles of playing video games when you've reach adult life. Reminisce with us in our ride into the life of a gamer in the late 80s, retro games, and w…
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59: 2020: The Good, The Cyberpunk, and The Mika
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Recorded: 15 Jan 2021 Published: 22 Jan 2021 Jaemi is back in action along with Vivz and John. We start this trilogy of topics with a quick look at the year that was 2020. Build up to an in-depth look at Cyberpunk 2077. What it is. What we think what happened. What was missing? Then to finish off the episode, we talk about Mika Daime. Was that a pr…
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58: A Base Set Charizard is How Much?! [ENGLISH]
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Recorded: 10 Jan 2021 Published: 15 Jan 2021 We talk to Doug Chin-Lee of Certified Sports Guarantee (http://csgcards.com/) and talk about card grading and collectibles. How much a certified card is on the market and the process behind certifying a collectible. Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman Intro: Wolf - Upbeat…
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Recorded: 29 Nov 2020 Published: 5 Dec 2020 This is an episode of really Bad Arguments! A negative comment is said against "Madam's" content. Is the comment justified? Is Madam and Ate K's response right? Do you agree with the commenter? Would you say it differently? Would you respond the same way? Thank You for Philippine Podcast Directory Nominat…
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56: The Mika Daime Cheating Accusation
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Recorded: 15 Oct 2020 Published: 19 Oct 2020 Did Mika Daime cheat? Do you believe that she cheated? Is the accusation based on sound reasoning? Listen to Jaemi and Vivz discuss the accusation leveled against Miko, who allegedly cheated on Valorant. And the community and industry response to this issue. Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.face…
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55: The Hype & Wars Among D'Odience
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Recorded: 26 Aug 2020 Published: 28 Aug 2020 Is giving in to the hype a bad thing? Is there really a console war? Isn't there someone among us that will bring the audience together? Jaemi and Vivz, after more than a month, review the news and events that affect the global and local gaming spheres. We touch on Playstation Showcase, Playstation 5, Co…
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54: Chronoshot by Quickfire Labs [ENGLISH]
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Recorded: 02 Aug 2020 Published: 05 Aug 2020 Jaemi, Rainier talk to Tony, Noah of Quickfire Labs about Chronoshot a free-to-play score-driven sci-fi arena shooting game, with specialized time mechanics. Know more about Quickfire Labs and their game Chronoshot. What inspirations they tapped into to make this. What features they plan to add. Check ou…
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Recorded: 01 Aug 2020 Published: 03 Aug 2020 Jaemi talks to Jem, Nicole, Rouie, & Sarah about their experiences with working with AAA studios on titles such as Just Cause 4 & Tomb Raider. Secret 6 is a veteran game development studio based in San Francisco, the Philippines, and Madrid. They specialize in 3D art for AAA titles, 2D art, and full game…
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52: Believe Nothing, Listen to Everything
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Recorded: June 27, 2020 Aired: June 29, 2020 Jaemi, Vivs, and Dexty talk about the current #MeToo wave hitting the Video Game shores and how the ML vs LoL Ph communities came to blows. Facebook https://facebook.com/purokalaro/ Instagram https://instagram.com/purokalaro/ Music: Fireburst by ANGL https://youtu.be/41RAgSQEAQs…
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51: LoL: Wildrift and Dota2: Battlepass...WTF! (What's The Fuss?)
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Recorded: June 6, 2020 Aired: June 8, 2020 What's the fuss about Riot Game's LOL: Wildrift Alpha Testing and DOTA2's Battlepass spending? Listen to our discussions on game testing, marketing, game spending, and MOBAs. Facebook https://facebook.com/purokalaro/ Instagram https://instagram.com/purokalaro/ Music: Fireburst by ANGL https://youtu.be/41RA…
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