Titanfall speculation, Xbox One sales, and Youtube Millionaires On the show today, I'm giving my feedback to the chatter surrounding early Titanfall reviews. I'll also talk about whether this game, or any other, can save the Xbox One. Will Respawn ever shake the references to Call of Duty? Is this a precursor to Destiny being referred to as "like a…

Don't be an Idiot - As much as I know you want be one. On the show today, I wanted to tell everyone to stop being an idiot. Don't get upset. Yes, I'm talking about you, but I'm also talking about myself. In fact, I'm entirely talking about myself. Sounds easy, but it might be impossible to not be an idiot. Have a listen. Gamers On Tap podcast is po…

Can you have too much Sex? On the show today, I'm asking the question, "Can you have too much sex?" People will be happy to give each other advice on how to avoid "burn out", but does that apply to sex as well? Can you get burnt out on sex the same way you can burn out on video games? Listen to my take, you might be surprised. Gamers On Tap podcast…

Where should eSports improve if it ever hopes to compete? On the show today, I wanted to talk about the Call of Duty Championships that aired this past weekend on MLG.TV. The broadcast was great and I enjoyed watching all the teams involved. It got me thinking about what makes traditional sports more popular. It seems like an obvious answer and tha…

Either do a better job, or watch your jobs go away On the show today, I'm giving you my take on the current state of video game managers. On one hand, video game companies are aware of the importance of social media influencers, and yet they give little respect to the role of community managers. I'd like the community take a more active role in eng…

The first episode of the new podcast series, Pub Talk On each episode of Pub Talk, I will interview interesting and transformative people involved in the gaming industry. These conversations will explore what's happening to day and tomorrow in the world of gaming. I'm excited about this first episode because I spoke to Barry Collins, the creator of…

Why is it important to find your passion? On today's show, I wanted to continue my rant from yesterday (why the video game media angers me sometimes) and share with you my motivation for blogging, writing, and podcasting. I also wanted to give mention and thank Barry Collins, the creator Ashen Rift, the upcoming indie game for PC, for a wonderful i…

Gamers think that video games grow on trees On today's show I take issue with some entitled people out there. The youtubers that habitually complain about DLC, microtransactions and monetization in general have my ire today. I'm also shocked at a post on Gamasutra.com from a self-described "talented" developer that is having trouble finding a job. …

Why don't we have a dating app for the next-gen console? On the show today, I give out some tips, statistics, and general useful knowledge about online dating. I'm also asking the question, why don't we have dating applications on our gaming consoles? Gamers On Tap podcast is posted daily, is available on iTunes, on Youtube, and is embedded below. …

Popular Game Maker nearly takes down Youtuber for "Trolling" On the show today, I recap what happened to ZexyZek and his Minecarft series. Should other youtubers be worried? Should publishers and game makers just "not care" about how their games are portrayed in youtube videoes? I agree with Mojang's decision to revise their no trolling policy. But…

A Suggestion for a New eSports Company starcraft3 gamescon On the show today, I'm discussing the collapse of the eSports company, Arena Gaming League, rumors that Titanfall won't be tournament friendly, and finally a pitch for a new kind of eSports company. And I might give you some predictions and analysis for the struggling Xbox One. Gamers On Ta…

Going out to the Pub vs. Playing online with Friends Marcus Metropolis Flickr Today's show is about the upsides and downsides of staying home, drinking a few beers, and playing video games online versus going out to the bar or pub. Also, I tell you how to bond with new coworkers. It involves a rental car, strippers, and a designated driver. Gamers …

Sex, Relationships, and Video Games On today's show I'm discussing the red flags to look for in a relationship. I'm talking about the signs that the relationship isn't healthy. If you compare your time spent playing a video game to a relationship, those same red flags can be spotted. I'll give you my advice on how to spot them and how to find the g…

Creativity, Console Wars, and Youtubers On today's show i let you behind the scenes to understand where I get some of most creative ideas. I also weigh in on the current state of the consoles wars and why it does matter. Finally, I give my thoughts on internet celebrities versus artists. Gamers On Tap podcast is posted daily, is available on iTunes…

How can things be so Good and Bad at the same time? On today's show I want to discuss the conundrum that seems to be the Xbox One. How can this great piece of video game hardware have trouble selling? New around business circles is the Playstation 4 is outselling the Xbox on 2 : 1. Should this concern anyone? Or is it like Microsoft has been at a r…

FPS Friday - Don't call me cheater Bad Kid Bardo Rodeo 1997 On the show today I take issue with my wife, reminisce about my favorite bar, compare Titanfall to Land Shark Lager and oh yeah, discover a new name for my blog/youtube channel/Titanfall clan. Go ahead, Listen. Gamers On Tap podcast is posted daily Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes | RSS…

The ProSocial Aspects of Gaming On the show today I wanted to provide some information about how playing video games actually improves real-life teamwork, communication, and can make you a a better surgeon. Don't believe me, just listen. Gamers On Tap podcast is posted daily Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes | RSS. Direct link for mobile Murphy, …

I'm Too Sexy for Cosplay On today's show I wanted to dig into the Cosplay world and discuss some of the sexier aspects of dressing up. Are the people who cosplay crazy? Is it unhealthy? Are they having more sex than average, normal people? Gamers On Tap podcast is posted daily Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes | RSS. Direct link for mobile…

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly aspects of Youtube for gamers Today I wanted to thank Goon on Fire for mentioning me in his latest video (watch here). And then I wanted to fire away at the issues that make Youtube a great community hub for gamers and also a big slick marketing tool. Gamers On Tap podcast is posted daily Subscribe to the podcast via iTu…

Tips for a Healthy Gamer and Gaming Set-Up On the show today I wanted to fight back against the stereotype that gamers are all lazy, basement dwellers. Actually, I don't care as much about that stereotype, but I do think that gaming can be healthy. In fact, there are a lot of health benefits to gaming. Listen for yourself. Gamers On Tap podcast is …

FPS Friday: The Schism in the Halo Community On today's show I'm discussing the schism that still exists within the gaming community of Halo. The battle between competitive gamers versus casual gamers still rages online. As we slowly begin to say goodbye to Halo 4 and start looking forward to Halo 5, can we, as a fan-base, move beyond our differenc…

Gunner talks Valentine's Day and Snow Days Today's show is my candid point of view on snow days and Valentine's Day. I hope you enjoy. Gamers On Tap podcast is posted daily Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes | RSS. Direct link for mobileBy Eric McLeroy