Best Caleb J. Ross Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 34: Resident Evil: Code Veronica - Part 2: Hummy Vroomers 1:54:38

6M ago1:54:38

1:54:38

Caleb and Trav pick up where they left off with Claire and Steve who eventually cross paths with a beloved franchise character! Support the Show. Support the show on Patreon More podcasts http://www.polymedianetwork.com, @TalesLesser, @CalebJRoss, @travplaysgames Please rate and review wherever you listen! Comment on episodes directly by visiting o…

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Episode 33: Resident Evil: Code Veronica - Part I: Bang Dang Dang 1:29:16

7M ago1:29:16

1:29:16

Join Caleb and Trav as they pick up from where they left off in the Resident Evil series and see if Claire Redfield can find her brother Chris. Support the Show. Support the show on Patreon More podcasts http://www.polymedianetwork.com, @TalesLesser, @CalebJRoss, @travplaysgames Please rate and review wherever you listen! Comment on episodes direct…

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Episode 32: Super Mario RPG - Uppers, Downers, and Sidewinders 1:22:15

1y ago1:22:15

1:22:15

Caleb and Trav embark on a trippy journey through the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond to find 7 pesky stars! Support the Show. Support the show on Patreon More podcasts http://www.polymedianetwork.com, @TalesLesser, @CalebJRoss, @travplaysgames Please rate and review wherever you listen! Comment on episodes directly by visiting our Subreddit /r/polymed…

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Episode 31: Shenmue III - Sweet Blue Jean Heat 1:30:06

1y ago1:30:06

1:30:06

Caleb and Travis return, this time to Bailu Village in rural China in search of a missing stonemason. The journey continues to a port city where things get a little crazy for Ryo and his creepily quiet companion, Shenhua. Support the Show. Support the show on Patreon More podcasts http://www.polymedianetwork.com, @TalesLesser, @CalebJRoss, @travpla…

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Episode 30: Shenmue II - Tree Fighter 1:32:01

1y ago1:32:01

1:32:01

Caleb and Travis pick up the story of Shenmue in Hong Kong where Ryo finds himself lost in a big city with no friends or familiar faces in sight. Will he find the man who killed his father? Or will he just fight a bunch of trees? Find out. Support the Show. Support the show on Patreon More podcasts http://www.polymedianetwork.com, @TalesLesser, @Ca…

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Episode 29: Shenmue - Hey Mister! Wanna Wrestle? 1:44:24

1y ago1:44:24

1:44:24

Do you want to wrestle? Join Travis and Caleb as they step through the first game in the Shenmue trilogy with Ryo, Guizhang, Master Chen, and an evil gollum looking creeper named Chai. Support the Show. Support the show on Patreon More podcasts http://www.polymedianetwork.com, @TalesLesser, @CalebJRoss, @travplaysgames Please rate and review wherev…

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Episode 28: Earthbound - The Kids Aren't Alright 1:52:50

1+ y ago1:52:50

1:52:50

Join Caleb and Travis as they follow a group of murderous psychopaths on a journey to save the world from an invisible evil force and a husky boy from down the road! Support the Show. Support the show on Patreon More podcasts http://www.polymedianetwork.com, @TalesLesser, @CalebJRoss, @travplaysgames Please rate and review wherever you listen! Comm…

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Episode 27: Bionic Commando - Stuffed Glove Pizza 1:56:11

1+ y ago1:56:11

1:56:11

Caleb and Travis are back! This time with a big, fake arm and a mission to save their best friend from HITLER! Oh my! Will the Bionic Commando save the world from certain doom or will Caleb try to sell you on a three-way gun? Not to spoil anything here, but the answer to one, if not both, of those questions is YES. Send us an email polykillpodcast@…

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Episode 26: Uncharted 4: A Thief's End - Traysure Pickle 1:44:10

2y ago1:44:10

1:44:10

On our last episode featuring Nathan Drake, we chart the locations pirate Henry Avery ventured to in search of his sunken treasure. Will Nate get that booty? Will he survive his final game? And what about Sully's mustache? We meet Nate's brother and find out whether he's as good natured as Nate or if he's a prison scoundrel! Support the show at htt…

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Episode 25: Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception - A Snatch Job 1:30:59

2y ago1:30:59

1:30:59

Nathan Drake is back, along with Sully, on an adventure to secure another lost and likely highly dangerous artifact. Join Travis and Caleb as they navigate the twists and turns of the narrative through dark tunnels and heavy seas en route to finding some Arabian treasure! Support the show at http://www.patreon.com/polykill Find more of our work at …

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Episode 24: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - Harry and the Henchersons 1:13:15

2y ago1:13:15

1:13:15

Travis and Caleb press on with Nathan Drake as he sets off on another thieving adventure. Will he find more supernatural-magic-zombie dust that he just recklessly dumps into an ocean? Or will he pretend that never happened while coming in contact with the other 5 people who inhabit this planet in highly coincidental ways? Listen to find out! Suppor…

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Episode 23: Uncharted: Drake's Fortune - Jungle Gazpacho 1:20:37

2y ago1:20:37

1:20:37

We're back with yet another series on Tomb Rai...wait.. Uncharted. Caleb and Travis follow Nathan Drake on his Indiana Jones style adventure that follows the clues left behind by some dead guy centuries prior. U-boats, waterfalls, cave ghouls, and America's Funniest Home Videos are all here. Support the show at http://www.patreon.com/polykill Find …

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Video Game Music is Pretty Damn Great 1:15:58

2+ y ago1:15:58

1:15:58

Today we talk about that stuff that goes in your ears when you play a video game. No, not the wet fingers of an annoyingly immature roommate or little brother (though, in this case I’m pretending both the immature roommate and the little brother are named Wily, so getting a “wet Willy” at least makes some kind of sense). No, we are talking about vi…

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We Talk Video Game Controls 1:22:27

2+ y ago1:22:27

1:22:27

Video games are input/output systems, but unlike other forms of software, video games aren’t coded for efficiency. Rather, they want players to interact in a variety of ways to create a variety of outputs to maintain a feedback loop that aims to entertain rather than aims to solve a single, rote need. So, inputs, both the physical mechanisms and th…

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Solve a puzzle with cats and laser pointers? We talk Brainstorming!!! 1:17:52

2+ y ago1:17:52

1:17:52

In this magical episode of the Flyover Indies Podcast, we discuss brainstorming. Brainstorming is an incredibly valuable tool for generating ideas, bonding teams, and creating motivation. Specifically with game development, brainstorming is a wonderful way to generate lots of verbs and mechanics for a game…which we do LIVE at the end of this episod…

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What is Procedural Generation and How Can We Get Caleb to Not Hate it? 1:14:26

2+ y ago1:14:26

1:14:26

Procedural generation is a term often cited by game fans and game critics in reference to a single thing: level generation. But procedural generation is so much more than just random generation of levels. In fact, you likely use some form of procedural generation in your own game development without even realizing it. We discuss L Systems, level ge…

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Whatcha’ Makin’? We Talk Tracer: a Neon, Heart Pounding, Endless Arcade Racer! 1:17:07

2+ y ago1:17:07

1:17:07

In this very special episode of the Flyover Indies Podcast, we chat with Flyover Indies co-founder Charlotte Trible about her game Tracer, a neon, heart pounding, endless arcade racer! This is the first in what we hope will be a series of episodes in which we ask Kansas City area game developers Whatcha’ Makin’? Stick around through the end to hear…

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Episode 22: The Double Dragon Series - Tower Full of Karate 1:23:38

2+ y ago1:23:38

1:23:38

Join Caleb J. Ross and Travis Terry as they hit the mean streets with two twin brothers who can kick all the butt. All of it. Unfortunately, one of their girlfriend's gets kidnapped a lot so they're forced to prove their butt kicking prowess over and over again. Follow along as we make sense of the narrative weave of Double Dragons I, II, III, IV, …

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Don’t Fight Your Tools! Light-Bulb Moments in Game Dev 1:14:31

2+ y ago1:14:31

1:14:31

Making games is hard. Hard things require motivation to, over time, sand to smooth easiness. That sanding journey is often landmarked by epiphanies, sudden moments of enlightenment, and general ah ha moments. These are what we talk about on this episode of The Flyover Indies Podcast. Stick around through the end to hear the latest round of the on-g…

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I Hope you Don’t Like Gameplay 49:49

2+ y ago49:49

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In this second episode of the world famous Flyover Indies Podcast, three Kansas City area indie game developers chat about what we’re playing, what we’re learning, and what we’re making. Get to know Gage, Charlotte, and Caleb as we talk about why we choose to make the kinds of games that we make. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear te…

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Episode 21: Gears of War: Judgment - Thigh Thistle Side Hustle 1:09:30

2+ y ago1:09:30

1:09:30

Join Travis and Caleb for one last romp in this Tales season of Gears of War. This time we follow Baird, Cole, and two newbies as they try to get out of a sticky legal pickle. Support the show at http://www.patreon.com/polykill Find more of our work at http://www.polymedianetwork.com Find the show on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/taleslesser Find …

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Episode 20: Gears of War 3 - Part II: A Fatherous Shape 1:00:47

2+ y ago1:00:47

1:00:47

Jump back in with Trav and Caleb as they continue on their search for Adam Fenix and his countermeasure meant to wipe out the enemy beings who have infested their planet. Support the show at http://www.patreon.com/polykill Find more of our work at http://www.polymedianetwork.com Find the show on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/taleslesser Find Caleb…

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Why We Do the Games We Do 49:18

2+ y ago49:18

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Welcome to the first episode of the Flyover Indies Podcast, where Kansas City area indie game developers chat about what we’re playing, what we’re learning, and what we’re making. On this first episode, get to know Jo, Charlotte, and Caleb by way of our game developer origin stories. Why do we make video games? Stick around until the end of the epi…

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Episode 19: Gears of War 3 - Part I: Dream Daddy 59:53

2+ y ago59:53

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Gears of War 3 gets split into two parts due to its hefty girth. Trav and Caleb are off again with Marcus Fenix and company as they try to figure out what's real and what's a dream. Is Adam Fenix alive? Where is his research and what will it do? We set off to find out if we can save the world a little better this time. Support the show at http://ww…

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Episode 18: Gears of War 2 - All Gears Go To Heaven 1:26:12

2+ y ago1:26:12

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In this episode, we continue following Marcus Fenix and his crew across the planet Sera on their quest to eradicate the pesky locusts and their mutated lambent mates. Things take a turn a couple of times that tug on Marcus's heart, making him appear more human and less meat-head than before. Buckle up, this one is a wild ride into depths unknown. S…

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Episode 17: Gears of War - Flex the Chape 1:21:02

2+ y ago1:21:02

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Trav and Caleb return with a tall tale of harrowing heroics in the midst of a planet wide invasion of a gnarly species. They follow the journey of Marcus Fenix and his fellow soldiers as they fight for humanity and try to eradicate an infestation of subterranean uglies. Support the show at http://www.patreon.com/polykill Find more of our work at ht…

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Episode 16: The Contra Series - Turdicken 1:09:18

3y ago1:09:18

1:09:18

In this long awaited new episode, Travis and Caleb go deep on Contra only to find they dove headfirst into a shallow pool. Learn about the different colors of falcons that were dismissed before Red Falcon was chosen, learn about the weird monster in the first Contra that looks an awful lot like a man piece, and find out if Bill & Lance are still be…

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Episode 15: Ninja Gaiden - Lousy with Hayabusas 1:39:33

3y ago1:39:33

1:39:33

Travis Terry and Caleb J. Ross return for another Lessersode centered on the NES and this time it's lousy with ninjas, specifically ninjas from the Hayabusa clan. Join the hosts on a journey where a 13 year old boy learns of his father's demise and fights for the truth which may lead him to saving the world. Find out the differences between the NES…

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Episode 14: Half-Life 2 Episode 2 - A Certain Microwavable Casserole 1:21:17

3+ y ago1:21:17

1:21:17

In this final episode of our Half-Life series, find out where the mystery has been left for the last decade plus. The narrative picks up momentum as new characters arrive and others do not survive. Hear the cliffhanger that has left fans eager for an answer. Caleb J. Ross and Travis Terry do their best to make light of this unfortunate scenario as …

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Episode 13: Half-Life 2 Episode 1 - Crowbar Dork 1:02:14

3+ y ago1:02:14

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In this episode, we continue to follow Gordon Freeman and Alyx around while they search for answers surrounding The Combine and the aliens who spew from it. We still do not know what the G-Man is thinking and we have no understanding of what the stakes are but it's probably grim. Right? Join Caleb J. Ross and Travis Terry on this half-step entry in…

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Episode 12: Half-Life 2 - Borderline Bookie Dookie 1:38:46

3+ y ago1:38:46

1:38:46

Welcome to Half-Life 2! More Gordon Freeman and more crowbar action. Join Caleb J. Ross and Travis Terry accompany you on a journey in and out of The Combine while being cosmically harassed by a creep that goes by The G-Man. It's borderline bookie-dookie if not full on bookie-dookie. Support the show at http://www.patreon.com/polykill Find more of …

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Episode 11: Half-Life - Beast Grease 1:30:38

3+ y ago1:30:38

1:30:38

This episode will kick off our four episode tour of Half-LIfe. Join Caleb J. Ross and Travis Terry as they step into the shoes of scientist Gordon Freeman and trek through dauntless corridors wrought with unsightly headcrabs, and perhaps even worse, other scientists. The hosts hit every major beat of the narrative, summing up all the logical and of…

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Episode 10: The Blaster Master Series - Plutony's Blowhole 1:20:29

3+ y ago1:20:29

1:20:29

In this Lessersode, Caleb and Travis cover all of the mainline entries to the original Blaster Master storyline starting with the classic NES title. Using F.X. Nine's Worlds of Power novel as a foundation, you'll hear the story of Jason Frudnick and how his insatiable love for his pet frog Fred led to quite the discovery. Get ready for an adventure…

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Episode 9: Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation - Car Guy 1:37:24

4y ago1:37:24

1:37:24

In this season two finale, join Caleb and Travis as they adventure along with Lara in North Africa. Lara upsets an Egyptian God and it returns in the form of her mentor to smite the earth. Major oops. She has to figure out how to stop it from all crashing down on top of her. See how Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation shakes out and how season two …

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Episode 8: Tomb Raider III - Regular Terrorist 2:03:50

4y ago2:03:50

2:03:50

In this episode, we find that Lara might not be who we think she is. Zoo terrorist? Sure. But perhaps she has less respect for man than we once thought, which is strange considering how hard she clings to stopping the nefarious plans for evolution of the villains she chases. Join Travis and Caleb on this romp around the globe including stops in Ant…

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Episode 7: Tomb Raider II - Call a Contractor 1:26:32

4y ago1:26:32

1:26:32

On this episode, our hosts continue with Lara Croft on her journey to obtain every underground shiny object. In this one, she has to travel to through Italy and Asia to track down a dagger that a cult is after for its power to transform its beholder into a dragon. Join Caleb J. Ross and Travis Terry on this wild ride around the world to stop the en…

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Episode 6: Tomb Raider - Zoo Terrorist 1:40:34

4y ago1:40:34

1:40:34

In this episode we meet Lara Croft, an artifact hunter who takes on quite the expedition. We travel around the globe on an Indiana Jones-like adventure that has us leaping over spiked pits, being chased by giant boulders, and meeting a tour guide who no one wants to listen to. We also murder most of the endangered animals on earth and even discover…

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Episode 5: Three NES Games - Mrs. Cramsemtight 1:07:14

4y ago1:07:14

1:07:14

The next season of the podcast is coming next month! Until then, enjoy this intermediate attempt to stay relevant on your podcast feeds. In this mini-episode of Tales of the Lesser Medium, Caleb and Travis go deeper than anyone thought possible on the narratives of three very forgettable games from the classic Nintendo Entertainment System. Buckle-…

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Episode 4: Resident Evil Zero - Kinky IKEA 1:16:00

4y ago1:16:00

1:16:00

We're about to find what Rebecca Chambers is all about in this prequel to the Resident Evil series. Along the way she meets a mysterious bad boy who may have murdered a whole village or may just be confused about how to answer questions regarding sed village. What was Wesker and Dr. Birkin up to before the mansion all went to hell? Why is there a p…

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Episode 3: Resident Evil 3: Nemesis - Gary 1:18:54

4y ago1:18:54

1:18:54

Take a trip through Raccoon City with Jill Valentine as hosts Caleb J. Ross and Travis Terry try to escape without being killed by the hideous Nemesis monster! There's plenty of bad accents to go around! Find out how Nemesis got his original name, if Carlos really is that stupid, and how fast a Russian man can fly out a window! Yes, we are of cours…

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Episode 2: Resident Evil 2 - Raccoon King 1:18:32

4y ago1:18:32

1:18:32

Raccoon City is not out of the woods just yet. In this episode, Caleb details how a couple of young hot shots meet in the middle of a zombie apocalypse and manage to find their way out. They meet some interesting characters along the way, including a weird pervert who thinks he's the Raccoon King. Our heroes are later chased by a nightmare fueled s…

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Episode 1: Resident Evil - Down at the Fang Hole 1:17:18

4y ago1:17:18

1:17:18

On July 24, 1998, some bizarre murders occur just outside of Raccoon City and an elite special forces division, S.T.A.R.S., is called in to investigate. That's where our story begins as we venture into Capcom's scary mansion mystery title that kicked off an unforgettable franchise. Join Travis Terry and Caleb J. Ross as they navigate the story of R…

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The Runniest Sideways Banana You Ever Saw! The Video Game Game Show 30:56

4+ y ago30:56

30:56

I like trivia…well, correction, I like knowing answers to trivia questions. Anyone who likes trivia but hates knowing the answers is a straight-up idiot. But that’s not what this post is about. This post is about a cool think that I thought would be cool and in fact turned out to be cool. I asked […] The post The Runniest Sideways Banana You Ever S…

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A Video Game History of Chicago, Recorded LIVE! – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 026 48:39

6y ago48:39

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LIVE from Chicago, it's Masters of Unlocking's first anniversary episode! This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the first-annual Cartridge Club Con (C3) in Chicago, Illinois. We delve into Chicago's rich history in gaming, including developers based here, games set here, and historic gaming events that occurred here. The post A V…

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Microtransactions, Sex Disorder, & Gaming Corpses – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 025 1:35:44

6y ago1:35:44

1:35:44

We dive into a slew of gaming stories - Microtransactions, Google's rumored console, gaming corpses, Nathan Fillion, ESPN & Overwatch , controller mods, Neo-Nazi scum, sex disorder, Fallout: New California, and more! The post Microtransactions, Sex Disorder, & Gaming Corpses – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 025 appeared first on Video Games a…

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Could Toys R Us Return From the Grave? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 024 2:02:10

6y ago2:02:10

2:02:10

By now everyone knows that Toys R Us is officially dead... but could it be rising from the dead with zombie-like ferocity? We discuss the juicy rumors of TRU's potential return, the WHO's creation of Gaming Disorder, a new Nielsen report on the gaming industry, and more! The post Could Toys R Us Return From the Grave? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast…

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Drinking & Knowing Things: E3 2018 Thoughts – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 023 2:46:23

6y ago2:46:23

2:46:23

E3 2018 is officially in the books! We give a run down of the presentations from Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, Bethesda, CD Projekt Red, and Ubisoft and discuss our thoughts. The post Drinking & Knowing Things: E3 2018 Thoughts – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 023 appeared first on Video Games are Real.…

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E3 2018 is Here… What’s On YOUR Wishlist? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 022 1:23:40

6y ago1:23:40

1:23:40

We get ready for next week's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) by taking a look at what has been announced/leaked thus far and what things we'd love to see. We also talk Best Buy, eSports, Let's Plays, Fallout mods, and more! The post E3 2018 is Here… What’s On YOUR Wishlist? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 022 appeared first on Video Games…

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Can the All-Digital Future of Gaming Have a Used Market? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 021 1:48:07

6y ago1:48:07

1:48:07

If gaming has an all-digital future, then digital re-selling will have to be a thing. Robot Cache, a new startup from the founder of Interplay and InXile launches with an eye on tackling re-selling of digital content. The post Can the All-Digital Future of Gaming Have a Used Market? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 021 appeared first on Video…

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Who Had a Better 2017, Sony or Nintendo? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 020 1:44:35

6y ago1:44:35

1:44:35

Subscribe to Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast by clicking over to the official website Sony & Nintendo recently released their 2017 fiscal year earnings reports – spoiler: they both did pretty damned well! We dive into the results and ask what’s next? Show Notes Epic Set List: Discussion of what games we’ve been […] The post Who Had a Bet…

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