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With a rotating cast of four friends, this bi-weekly podcast focuses on gaming & nerd culture. Mike, Jacques, Indy, and Ash riff on a chosen theme every other Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Generation AFK

The Accidental Dads Podcast Network

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Freshly back into the world of video gaming, middle-aged, father of four (and grandfather, but shhhh, don’t tell him we told you) and former gamer, Jonathan, is being ever so delicately introduced into the modern era of video games by his friends. (That’s sarcasm) Join ”KillerVocalist” (That’s Jonathan), his pals ”Standardj”, (Jeff) & ”DaveyTheVato” (Davey) and his son, (Logan), aka ”ImOverThis” every week on the Generation AFK podcast.
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Forked Road Gamers

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We are a couple gamers that, for one forgotten reason or another, decided to share our brilliantly insightful insight into the world of gaming. We will mainly be discussing things that tickle our fancy or any other bright shiny game that catches our eye.
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Mike DeLuca, Jacob Deaton, Chewie, and Sploosh talk about Marvel Crisis Protocol. Focused through a competitive lens, we dig in to strategy, tactics, and rosters that will help you learn what the competitive scene is playing and how to play against it. As well as how to go about building and using a competitive roster. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-danger-room/support
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Four friends get together once a week to discuss their views on video game related topics, spending somewhere around 15 minutes discussing and getting a little of topic at times.
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Improve your knowledge about organ, tissue and eye donation as your hosts Lori Steele, Nila Schwab, and Joey Boudreaux have entertaining and informative conversations about donation. We address donation in the news, myths about donation, what's new in the community, new technologies, special guest interviews and much more.
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Podcast of the Five Rings

Podcast of the Five Rings, Nick Burdine, Zachariah Sierra, Logan Jensen, Heath Zwiefler

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Podcast of the Five Rings is an actual-play show of four friends playing through the official adventures of the 5th Edition Legend of the Five Rings Role Playing Game released by Fantasy Flight Games. We aim to put out high-quality, entertaining episodes that bring attention to the L5R RPG. Support the show at patreon.com/pot5r to gain access to extra Pot5R content like bonus shows, original music, Discord perks, and more!
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Chatting About College

Higher Ed News You Can Use From Onondaga Community College

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We highlight big and important things happening at one of America's great community colleges. Onondaga Community College is located in Syracuse, New York. Our outstanding degree and certificate programs prepare students to go directly into the workforce, or seamlessly transfer to a four-year institution.
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Big Red Barrel Boom combines cutting edge humor and uninformed video games commentary into a delicious stew of audio entertainment. Hosts DogsDieDieInHotCars, Smelly Pirate Hooker, and Yoshifett discuss everything from the state of the gaming industry to the visceral enjoyment of playing games while on the toilet. For unbiased, informative video game entertainment, listen to…. someone else. But if you want to laugh with and at four grown men addicted to video games, Big Red Barrel Boom is th ...
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LevelUp Life

Patrick Felicia

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Join us as we unravel the connections between games and personal evolution. Explore innovative game-based strategies that extend beyond screens, fostering learning, motivation, and positive change. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a curious novice, our Pixel Pathways guide you through educational adventures. Tune in for expert insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories to empower you in leveling up your potential. Discover the transformative impact of games, turning every challenge in ...
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Intended for the discerning but time-strapped gamer, The Daily Daze is meant to provide news and wisdom concerning the various facets of geek culture and the entertainment industry. Each episode strives to cover something unique, interesting, and/or just a little controversial.
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Four unfiltered friends from the city of Disney and old people also known as Orlando, find time every week to sit down to discuss everything from Movies, Video Games, Anime, Pop Culture, Sports, and even lifeʼs important things like Politics and Child Support! First we have our host Frank from New York, vertically challenged but avid basketball fan, gamer and lover of all things anime. Next, Alex aka AK, is our strongest opinionated fellow, huge Godzilla fanboy and big anime fan. Also we hav ...
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Mike, Deaton, and Sploosh discuss ways to improve your game into Web Warriors. Join our discord where we chat every day: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/kVtYy7Z⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy this content and are in a position to support us, please consider becoming a patron: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/…
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Show Notes: In this community partnership episode, we dive into the topic of school safety and gain important insights from Louisiana Center for Safe Schools Director, Trevis Thompson. Trevis explores the strategies, practices and programs that support school communities and their safety partners. Learn how communities can use these programs to ens…
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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Four Swords, which was released in 2002 on the GBA as The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords. It's basically a tech demo/proof of concept for the real game released on the Gamecube which we reviewed back in 2009. You can play it online with friends on the Switch, and you probably should. In the news…
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Mike, Deaton, and Sploosh chat about new Asgard, recent tournament results, and interacting with the midline in optimal ways. Join our discord where we chat every day: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/kVtYy7Z⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy this content and are in a position to support us, please consider becoming a patron: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Everyone is here to review Ministravaganza and the card rotation. Join our discord where we chat every day: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/kVtYy7Z⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy this content and are in a position to support us, please consider becoming a patron: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDangerRoomPodcas…
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Mike is joined by Theo, aka "Horeath", to educate the listeners on Charles Xavier. Join our discord where we chat every day: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/kVtYy7Z⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy this content and are in a position to support us, please consider becoming a patron: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDa…
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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the games one can play at the beach. We've previously talked about the beach, and also Yard Games, so now we bring an intersection of the two. Also Beach Soccer and Terraforming Mars. In the news, the Nintendo Direct had some good stuff (especially the long awaited Metroid Prime 4) and you don't need an Xbox to pl…
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Show Notes: Join us for an inspiring episode as we chat with nurse Lori Vaughn and teen Lauren Swanson. Lauren’s battle with a rare disease led to her needing a kidney transplant. One day, Lori stumbled upon a social media plea for a living donor for Lauren. Even though she had no direct connection to Lauren, Lori felt led to see if she was a match…
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The monks dropped their ruse and revealed themselves for what they truly were: murderous assassins. In a haze, the ronin drew their weapons to defend themselves, but the damage was already done. Poison was coursing through their veins, making them feel lightheaded and fatigued, while the powder of the sokutoshi blinded and choked them. The assassin…
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Mike, Deaton, and Sploosh rank every four threat. Join our discord where we chat every day: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/kVtYy7Z⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy this content and are in a position to support us, please consider becoming a patron: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDangerRoomPodcast⁠ --- Support this po…
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Matthew Barr is the Head of the Education and Practice (EAP) Section and Programme Director for the Graduate Apprenticeship in Software Engineering at the University of Glasgow's School of Computing Science. He is also The founder of the Ada Scotland Festival (ada.scot), the director of Education at SICSA (sicsa.ac.uk), the Co-director of the Unive…
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Have you thought about building your own PC? Everything done to the specs you need and want? Well, in this multi part episode, we get down to the nitty gritty of hardware, software and how many times we can make KillerVocalist go cross eyed from information overload. We promise... this will help. (Ok, Logan promises) Contact us at generationafk@gma…
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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the concept of bosses in videogames. In the news, the Panthers win the Stanley Cup in the longest season in NHL history, Connor McDavid is awarded the Conn Smythe trophy but doesn't come out to claim it, and Founders of Reyvick might someday come. Related Links Forum Thread Bosses (in videogames) Discord Chat Boss…
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Janet is the Learning Lead and Senior Researcher at the Learnovate Centre at Trinity College Dublin. Her key areas of research are in adult learning theory and learning design, as well as effective onboarding and workplace wellbeing – with a particular interest in gamification and game-based learning. Janet completed a MSc. with the University of E…
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Unlike film and book preservation, video games are always under attack; often, ironically, by their very makers. Once again, the ESA's cabal of Nintendo, Sega, Sony, and like-minded tyrants have united to strike down a ROM preservation website--this one being Vimm's Lair, an esteemed gaming curation destination brimming with the industry's storied …
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Have you thought about building your own PC? Everything done to the specs you need and want? Well, in this multi part episode, we get down to the nitty gritty of hardware, software and how many times we can make KillerVocalist go cross eyed from information overload. We promise... this will help. (Ok, Logan promises) Contact us at generationafk@gma…
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Brock Dubbels specializes in driving innovation, leadership, and research spanning various sectors. With a passion for building winning teams, reducing effort while increasing impact, and maintaining a strong focus on customer value, he has had the privilege of working with some of the most prominent organizations and institutions. His approach is …
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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Animal Well. It's a beautiful and well made metroidvania. In the news, Civilization 7 is coming and Blades in the Dark is fantastic from session zero to terminal endgame. Related Links Forum Thread Animal Well (2024) Discord Chat Animal Well (2024) Things of the Day Rym - Don't touch AM transmitter towers Scott - Pr…
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The gang is all here and we're talking about three threats. Join our discord where we chat every day: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/kVtYy7Z⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy this content and are in a position to support us, please consider becoming a patron: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDangerRoomPodcast⁠ --- Support …
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Sega's Genesis (Mega Drive) and Nintendo's Super Nintendo - they were the topic of every school debate in the early '90s, but decades later, these rival machines STILL trigger passionate reactions in dedicated fans. Which system really was "the best?" Usually, it depends on who's being asked, but hindsight never lies. Looking back, one system was g…
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Show Notes: We are getting you ready for the 2024 Transplant Games of America and TGA's inaugural Film Festival in Birmingham by welcoming previous guests Bill Ryan and Robert Horsey. Bill is President and CEO of the Transplant Games of America, and Robert is the Writer and Executive Producer of Gifted: The Docuseries. They catch us up by sharing t…
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Who hasn't heard of Pokemon? Cartoons, card games and oh, the video games. So many video games. Let's discuss the history of Pokemon and maybe throw in a joke or two in part TWO. Here we go! Contact us at generationafk@gmail.com Listen each week as we dive into new games, old games, the terminology, the latest gaming news, and so much more. Thanks …
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Eric Zimmerman designs new forms of play on and off the computer. This includes independent videogames, card and board games, and installations with architect Nathalie Pozzi that have been appeared at the Museum of Modern Art and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. In this interview, Eric tells us about his experience of designing games, how he se…
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Karl M. Kapp, Ed.D., is a professor, scholar, writer, and expert on the convergence of learning, technology and business with a focus on game-thinking, games and gamification for learning. Karl is an award-winning professor at Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg, PA and author or co-author of eight books including "“"The Gamification of Learning …
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Oh, video game villains. Those malicious creatures created JUST to irritate you and stress you out. Today, we're discussing the top ranked video game villains, as well as some top ranked battles. How many of these did you best your first time duking it out? How many made you quit the game, never to return? Let's talk about it, today, on the Generat…
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https://www.patreon.com/superhousepodcast We talk to the legendary Steve Englehart about his Batman run and his work on what would become Batman 1989. Chapters 0:13 Episode Introduction 1:19 Night of the Stalker 5:26 Thoughts on the BTAS eps The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne & The Laughing Fish 6:20 Silver St. Cloud & Focusing on Bruce's Love Life …
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Mike is joined by Nathan Stickney (Sooner) and Lukas Schieck to review Squad Goals 2024. Join our discord where we chat every day: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/kVtYy7Z⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy this content and are in a position to support us, please consider becoming a patron: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDange…
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Sonic the Hedgehog is still a gaming superstar, but his games appeal to different audiences. Some prefer his classic 2-D excursions; others like his more free-roaming adventures. And yet, the complaints are rife for either approach: "2-D Sonic can't do anything new/3-D Sonic misses the point!" Are these naysayers being unreasonable...or might they …
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Who hasn't heard of Pokemon? Cartoons, card games and oh, the video games. So many video games. Let's discuss the history of Pokemon and maybe throw in a joke or two. Here we go! Contact us at generationafk@gmail.com Listen each week as we dive into new games, old games, the terminology, the latest gaming news, and so much more. Thanks for being he…
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Constance Steinkuehler is a Professor in the Department of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine where she researches culture, cognition, and learning in the context of multiplayer online videogames. She is an ADL Belfer Fellow, Chair of UCI’s Game Design and Interactive Media Program, and Co-Director of the Games+Learning+Society (GL…
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Show Notes: We sit down with Mark Fenrich, who's faced a lifelong battle with kidney disease, undergoing a remarkable journey with a total of four kidney transplants from four different members of his family. Mark's inspiring story has captivated national media, and showcases the incredible impact of living kidney donation. Following our conversati…
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In the latest edition of our podcast, "Chatting About College," we're joined by Onondaga Community College Class of 2024 Commencement Student Speaker Melissa Duran. She's a native of Ecuador who immigrated to the United States with the dream of becoming a surgeon. She's about to complete her Surgical Technology degree. During her time at OCC she ea…
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Tonight on GeekNights, in light of one of many Helldivers 2 kerfuffles, we consider yet another way that late capitalism is ruining the games industry: the stores make more money than the games. In the news, a Roblox game's attempt to fix its in-game economy causes a bunch of gamers to lose their minds, Sportsnet streams have freaky noises, and Ani…
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It seems the indie developers are making serious waves in the gaming world. Well, here are the top indie games and a bonus, to boot! Contact us at generationafk@gmail.com Listen each week as we dive into new games, old games, the terminology, the latest gaming news, and so much more. Thanks for being here and please spread the word for us. Subscrib…
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The "switcheroo" or "body swap" is an oft-repeated trope in cartoons, books, and film...but the premise stems from a singular source. After author Mary Rodgers imagined a daughter swapping bodies with her pretty mother, a new franchise--nay, a new genre--was born. Today's show examines the freaky franchise five times over: 1 book, 4 films. Are they…
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New games! Here are the top, anticipated games coming to a console or PC near you! Contact us at generationafk@gmail.com Listen each week as we dive into new games, old games, the terminology, the latest gaming news, and so much more. Thanks for being here and please spread the word for us. Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel for videos of our gaming …
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Mike, Deaton, and Chewie chat about recent events, new releases, and what we've been playing. Join our discord where we chat every day: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/kVtYy7Z⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy this content and are in a position to support us, please consider becoming a patron: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/The…
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It's SITH in the morning and it's Star Wars Day! We wanted to discuss the Star Wars Gaming franchise as well as a touch of the movies, of course. DaveyTheVato give us a little trivia, too! It's like Christmas, if we were on Hoth! Contact us at generationafk@gmail.com Listen each week as we dive into new games, old games, the terminology, the latest…
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Show Notes: In this episode, we’re joined by The Houston Gamer, Willie Jefferson, who's an avid gamer, popular YouTube vlogger, journalist, minister, and a grateful kidney recipient. Willie shares his journey with our hosts by detailing his illness, insights into his dialysis treatments and his life saving transplant. He reveals the reason behind n…
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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider how to ruin your competitive card game. Scott shares the original Sins of CCG design. This is all in the context of Marvel SNAP. In the news, the Rangers sweep the Capitals, Square Enix reported extraordinary losses, Dave & Buster's introduces real money gambling, and Fallout games don't work on modern PCs. Relate…
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What would video games be without their soundscapes? The ethereal brooding soundtracks that stimulate our auditory senses while we invest ourselves in the game play? Today, we're discussing PCMag.com's top 25 video game soundtracks, and WOW! What a list! Contact us at generationafk@gmail.com Listen each week as we dive into new games, old games, th…
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Clark Aldrich is changing the trajectory of education. ​As a leading analyst he founded Gartner's e-learning coverage and jump-started the adoption of distributed learning by the world’s largest organizations. His research and projects on game based and simulation based learning launched the gamification segment. He is the author of six books, incl…
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MORTAL KOMBAT!! It's one of, if not THE most iconic and popular fighting game series EVER, not to mention, it happens to be Jonathan's (KillerVocalist) favorite. We dive into the history of the game, it's creators, the story line and so much more... Now... GET OVER HERE! Contact us at generationafk@gmail.com Listen each week as we dive into new gam…
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One’s imagination is precious--it's the tool one uses to visualize the spoken, the inferred, the otherwise unseen. But do modern games, what with their HD photorealism...rob people of this fundamental, very human ability? Maybe games don't need to be quite so...on the nose. Visit www.lostnostalgia.com for more old-school goodness. Thanks to Deckton…
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Show Notes: In this pivotal episode, Kelli McQuesten, a Community Outreach Coordinator at Lifeline of Ohio, channels her personal tragedy into a powerful call for change. She tragically lost her husband, Matthew, due to not receiving a heart transplant in time. Motivated by her family's heart-wrenching experience of waiting in vain for a life-savin…
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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Klask. It's a well-designed extremely fun tabletop sport adjacent to but significantly distinct from Air Hockey. In the news, the Rangers are number one in the NHL, the Coyotes are moving to Salt Lake City, and Visions of Mana has quite the trailer. Also if you ever need to help out an injured pigeon in New York Cit…
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Yes, we covered the movies based on video games, but what about the video games based on MOVIES? Which ones have you played? Which ones drove you nuts? Which was your favorite, which was the worst and why was it E.T? Like, subscribe and let us know what games you played on this list. Contact us at generationafk@gmail.com Listen each week as we dive…
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Katrin is an award winning, internationally known expert in the design and analysis of Serious Games and in gamification in the classroom. She holds two Computer Science degrees and a PhD in Educational Technology. She is a certified instructional designer with a graduate certificate in serious game design and research. She has over 35 years of tea…
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